seven o'clock
Curious tales had gone about Deerham of John 's wild habits at Verner 's Pride , and , it may be , they felt half afraid of him . Lucy whispered to the servant to find Mr. Verner and tell him . Lady Verner had gone to her room to make ready for dinner . `` I say , young ladies , is it six or seven o'clock that we are to dine ? '' he began . `` I could not remember . '' `` Seven , '' replied Lucy .