Eleven o'clock
` My dear child , ' says Mabel , addressing Lippa , as they enter the drawing-room , ` how very foolish of you to lock yourselves up like that . I was getting quite uneasy about you , but come and have some tea , and you Teddy go upstairs to yours , Captain Harkness now let me introduce you properly to my sister-in-law . ' Philippa smiles and Captain Harkness congratulates himself on his afternoon adventure . Eleven o'clock sees Mabel and Philippa on their way to the ball , not having been to many she has not become _ blasée _ , but enjoys herself thoroughly . It is still early when they reach their destination , and Mrs Seaton is enabled to find a seat in a good place for seeing , almost opposite the door . Lady Dadford followed by her daughter soon puts in an appearance and makes for them at once . ` Well , Mabel , my dear , ' she begins , ` so glad to have found you here , how do you do , Philippa , you are not done up yet , I see , and you look charming , what a sweet dress you have , and I do believe you have not been introduced to my boy yet , I am afraid he is n't coming here to-night , he 's such a dear boy , my Helmdon , I 'm sure you will like him .