eight o'clock
She seemed delighted when I asked her to join our society . '' `` As long as we know she is n't coming , do n't you think we should begin the initiation ? '' asked Nora . `` It is after eight o'clock and we ca n't stay out too late , you know . '' `` Very well , '' said Grace . `` Blindfold the candidates . '' The three girls meekly submitted to the blindfolding , and the chums were about to lead them to the initiation chamber , when the ringing of the door bell caused them to start .