half past six
But life is very easy to her , and the chair is very soft , and her feet are very warm . At last , however , she gets up and rings a silver bell that is on the mantel-piece . A servant answers the summons . `` It is time for me to dress , I believe , Annette ; the company are expected to-day at half past six . Has my new frock come home ? '' `` Yes , Miss. '' `` Let me look at it . '' A delicate blue satin , trimmed with the finest lace , is produced from a band-box .