four in the morning
Why ? '' she asked . `` Well , Thomas Ralston has got to drive clear to West Oldton to see a lawyer there , and that is four miles beyond the fair . He says if you can git up so 's to leave here at four in the morning he 'll drive you over to the fair , leave you there for the day , and bring you back again at night . '' Mehetabel looked at him with incredulity . It was as though someone had offered her a ride in a golden chariot up to the gates of heaven . `` Why , you ca n't _ mean _ it ! ''