four o'clock
But everybody was thoroughly glad that the Cromartys had come into their fortune at last . On the lawn was a band of musicians in gay scarlet and gold uniforms , who played popular music at intervals during the afternoon . The terraces and gardens were filled with groups of people pleasantly chatting , and the ladies ' pretty summer costumes added to the brilliancy of the scene . At four o'clock tea was served in a great round tent , which had been put up for the purpose . Although called tea , the repast was a substantial supper of various and elaborate viands . Patty thought she had never seen so many sorts of salads and carefully constructed cold dishes . She sat at a small table with the Merediths and some other young people .