five o'clock
They were quiet , well brought up people on the West side , people who had made a family name and were proud of it , whose superior enterprise and genius had raised them above ordinary people , and who had acquired wealth by honorable means . There was , indeed , a charm about these families , made more attractive by the simplicity and gentleness of their manners , for they were refined , and entertained their friends generously . In short , West Bowling Green and a portion of the Battery had at that day a social empire of its own , which had a flavor of rich old wine about it , and was as distinct as distinguished in all its surroundings . It rode in its own carriage , had orderly and well-dressed coachmen , wore an air of great circumspection , dined at five o'clock , and lived like a well-bred gentleman . East Bowling Green had begun to lose cast , and , indeed , was under a cloud socially . Its society was made up of new , fast , and somewhat showy people , whose antecedents it was difficult to get at , -LRB- at least West Bowling Green said so , -RRB- and who , for want of a family reputation , put on the airs of a vulgarian . These people spent their money freely , and seemed to have enough of it , but they aspired to make a show rather than secure real enjoyment .