two o'clock sat
Darkness and the sound of a comedian 's voice in monologue warned them as they entered that the entertainment was begun ; after much whispering , laughing and stumbling however , they were piloted to chairs , and for perhaps an hour and a half Nancy was quite alone , and much entertained . Then the lights went up , and the crowd surged noisily to and fro . She lost sight of Bert , but was duly introduced to new people ; and they spoke of the successful entertainment , and of the club-house . Nancy danced only once or twice , and until almost two o'clock sat talking , principally with a pleasant old lady , who had a daughter to chaperon . Then the first departures began , and Nancy had a merry good-night from Dorothy , called over the latter 's powdered shoulder as she danced , and went home . She was silent , as she undressed , but Bert , yawning , said that he had had a good time . He said that Dorothy had urged them to stay until Monday morning , but he did not see how he could make it .