seven o'clock
Louis , not being included in the little ones , went with the school-children into a large empty room , and with the help of his father and one or two others , exerted himself successfully for their entertainment , until his friends joined them , and , the room being darkened , the magic lantern was displayed . The humble little guests then , being supplied each with a cake and some fruit , returned to their homes , quite delighted with the pleasures of the day . Frank and the three young ladies enjoyed an hour 's amusement during the late dinner ; for the good-natured youth had yielded to the pressing invitation of the merry little party , and dined with them at two , to their great satisfaction , notwithstanding the declaration of some , that he was `` a great tease . '' The great dinner was much earlier than usual , to allow of the ball , which began at seven o'clock for the convenience of the younger ones , and was continued until eleven , at which time , though he had been very happy , Louis was very tired , and could not help thinking , that , after all , a whole day of pleasure-seeking in this manner , was very fatiguing and unsatisfying . He could hardly keep his eyes open , when Mrs. Paget seized him , and after a few compliments on his dancing , insisted upon hearing him sing '' _ Where the bee sucks _ . '' Louis complied as well as he was able , and though his sleepiness robbed his song of some power , its sweetness not only satisfied the flattering lady , but a more unscrupulous auditor who stood behind him in the person of his grandfather . `` Your mother taught you to sing , Louis ? ''