six o'clock
Undoubtedly she would have met with an unpleasant reception . Finding her other friends at home , Jane quickly made the rounds and hurried back to her own room . Judith appeared soon afterward with the information that Christine and Barbara had joyfully accepted and would be on hand at the Inn . When at six o'clock the party from the Hall gathered in the living-room , first glance about showed her that Alicia was missing . Going over to where Ethel stood , Jane anxiously asked : `` Did you see Alicia , Ethel ? '' `` Yes . She is n't coming .