twelve o'clock
Annabel herself came in at that moment , her cheeks pink with excitement , her face radiant with pleasure . `` My , but I 'm late ! Do you think I can dress in six minutes ? It lacks just that much of twelve o'clock and some of the boys have arrived already . I saw Mr. Billings pacing the floor in the living-room , Sue . Why do n't you go down if you 're ready ? Blue Bonnet will help me . ''