four o'clock
Even Aunt Grace allowed her qualms to be quieted and entered into her part as semi-invalid auntie with genuine zest . At three they were all arrayed , ready for the presentation . They assembled socially in the parlor , the dainty maid ready to fly to her post at a second 's warning . At four o'clock , they were a little fagged and near the point of exasperation , but they still held their characters admirably . At half past four a telegraph message was phoned out from the station . `` Delayed in coming . Will write you later .