eleven
o'clock
Much to Mary 's secret satisfaction there were no gaps in her programme . As it was , there were no wall flowers . An even number of boys and girls had been invited and every one had put in an appearance . At eleven o'clock a dainty repast , best calculated to suit the appetites of hungry school girls and boys , was served at small tables on the side veranda , which extended almost the length of the house . It was not until after supper , when the dancing was again at its height , that Marjorie and Constance found time for a few words together . The two girls had slipped away to Constance 's pretty blue and white bedroom to repair a torn frill of Marjorie 's gown . `` Is n't it splendid that we can have a minute to ourselves ? ''