about half past five
They are sure to be there in their gorgeous attire , and Blanche will have her poodle-dog . '' `` Shall you be there ? '' Bessie asked , and Neil replied : `` Yes , possibly , '' while to himself he thought that he should not , for how could he ride by with the gay throng and know that Bessie was sitting in a hired chair watching for him , and most likely making some demonstration which would draw attention to her ? `` I may , and I may not , '' he continued : `` but it will make no difference ; you will see Blanche with her poodle and her red parasol , and you will see the princess , if you are there about half past five or six , but for Heaven 's sake do n't rush forward like an idiot , as so many do , especially Americans and people from the country : it stamps you at once as a greenhorn . '' `` No , I wo n't , '' Bessie said , humbly , for something in Neil 's tone hurt her ; then , as she saw him consulting his watch , she said : `` Oh , Neil , ca n't I walk with you just a little way ? Father never goes out after tea , and I do so long for some fresh air . '' Neil looked at his watch again .