three o'clock
Katherine winked meaningly at the rest of the Mountain Day party . `` We 'll be there , '' she said , `` though it goes against my conscience to receive calls from such untruthful young gentlemen . '' The next Saturday afternoon Betty and Katherine established themselves ostentatiously on the front piazza to await the arrival of Mary 's callers , Rachel had gone to play basket-ball , and Roberta had refused to conspire against Mary 's peace of mind , particularly since the plot might involve having to talk to a man . Promptly at three o'clock two gentlemen arrived . `` Miss Brooks is that sorry , but she had to go out , '' announced the maid in tones plainly audible to the two eavesdroppers . `` Would you please to come back at four ? '' Katherine and Betty exchanged disappointed glances .