two in the morning
Saavedra , seeing his partner get up so unexpectedly , and thus casting such a slur on his reputation as a ladykiller , frowned darkly and bit his lips in vexation . Julia , who in spite of her apparent absorption in conversation with Utrilla , had not lost the slightest detail of this scene , burst into a harsh laugh . Saavedra gave her an angry and malignant look , the meaning of which she was very far from suspecting at that time . The party was brought to an end by Señor de Ramírez taking out his watch and announcing in a loud voice that it was half-past two in the morning . Various mammas arose as though moved by springs ; the girls reluctantly followed their example ; a great group was formed in the centre of the parlor ; numberless farewells were heard , a clatter of kisses , and ripples of feminine laughter . The young couple took their place at the stairway door , and bade good night to their guests , at the same time adding their assistance to that of the servants in the putting on of wraps . They were overwhelmed with thanks and congratulations .