nine o'clock
The number of things imperatively to be done or seen to in preparation for the party to-night would keep her busy all the afternoon . Then Mary followed suit . If this was really going to be a party -- she had n't quite got this idea before -- she 'd have to spend the afternoon unpacking and putting her frocks in order or she would n't have anything to wear . `` Well , '' Paula said comfortably , `` until they turn me on like a Victrola at nine o'clock or so , I 've nothing to do with the party except not think about it . '' She made this observation at large , then turned on Rush . `` You 'll come with me , wo n't you , and keep me from getting frightened until tea-time ? '' Rush would go -- rather !