seven o'clock
He laughed a little soft laugh , and Dr. Silence made a note in his book without interrupting , while Vezin proceeded in a tone as though he feared he had already told too much and more than we could believe . `` Very soft , yet very active she was , for all her size and mass , and I felt she knew what I was doing even after I had passed and was behind her back . She spoke to me , and her voice was smooth and running . She asked if I had my luggage , and was comfortable in my room , and then added that dinner was at seven o'clock , and that they were very early people in this little country town . Clearly , she intended to convey that late hours were not encouraged . '' Evidently , she contrived by voice and manner to give him the impression that here he would be `` managed , '' that everything would be arranged and planned for him , and that he had nothing to do but fall into the groove and obey . No decided action or sharp personal effort would be looked for from him .