two o'clock in the morning
There were several tiaras , for they were going on to the opera and later to a ball . The company numbered twenty in all and there were three unmarried men besides Clavering , and including Harry Vane . Clavering found Marian Lawrence on his left , and once more he caught a twinkle in Madame Zattiany 's eyes as the guests surrounded the table . He had not seen Anne since the night of Suzan 's party , when they had varied the program by sitting on the floor in front of the fire , roasting chestnuts and discussing philosophy ; then playing poker until two o'clock in the morning . He asked her if she were comfortable and happy in her new life . `` Rather ! '' She smiled with all her old serene brightness and her eyes dwelt on him in complete friendliness .