about six o'clock
Nan was there , too , and Elise Farrington , and they were arranging flowers in bowls and jars and vases , till the rooms were a bower of blossoms . `` What time will they arrive ? '' said Elise . `` We expected them about six o'clock , '' returned Patty ; `` but I had a telegram , and their train is delayed , so they ca n't get here until nine . So I want the party all assembled when they come . It 's five now , and everything 's about done , so we can scoot home and get some dinner and get dressed , and be back here before they arrive . I 'll be here by half-past eight , for the caterers are coming then , and I want to see about the table . ''