eight o'clock
said she , pettishly . `` Prince Midchekoff , my Lady , presents his compliments , '' said a servant , `` and wishes to know if your Ladyship will receive him at dinner to-day , and at what hour ? '' `` How provoking ! Yes , say , ` Yes , at eight o'clock , ' '' said she , walking up and down the room with impatience . `` You 'll stay and meet him , Norwood . I know you 're not great friends ; but no matter , George is so uncertain . He left us t ' other day to entertain the Prince alone , Kate and myself , only fancy ; and as he takes half-hour fits of silence , and Kate occasionally wo n't speak for a whole evening together , my part was a pleasant one . ''