three o'clock
But this seemed different , and Patty offered the gift so prettily , as a souvenir of the garden party , that Mabel accepted it in the spirit it was given . The day of the party was perfect . Just the right temperature , and not a cloud in the blue sky , except some fleecy little white ones that were as innocent as kittens . The party was from three till six , and promptly at three o'clock the guests began to arrive . There was a continuous stream of carriages and motor cars , and soon Patty was almost bewildered by the crowds of people . Although introduced to them as they arrived , she could n't remember them all . But many of them she had met before , and after a time she and Mabel were excused from the receiving party , and were sent to mingle with the guests .