two o'clock
The later it became , the more wrathful she grew . At half past nine she had taken up his shaving-water . Then she proceeded to tidy the dining-room , leaving the breakfast spread in the kitchen . Vera and Frank were gone up to town ; they would both be home for dinner at two o'clock . Marjory was despatched on an errand , taking Gwen with her . The children had no need to return home immediately , therefore it was highly probable they would play in the field or in the lane for an hour or two . Beatrice was alone downstairs .