nearly five o'clock
This remark was followed by a sort of groan which proceeded from each servant 's mouth . It was evident that Mrs. Ogilvie was not popular in the servants ' hall . Sibyl meanwhile was enjoying her tea . `` It 's nearly five o'clock , '' she said , `` father is sure to be in at six , do n't you think so , Miss Winstead ? '' `` He often does n't come home till seven , '' answered Miss Winstead in a guilty voice , her hand shaking as she raised the teapot . `` Why , what 's the matter with you , Winnie dear , '' said Sibyl -- this was her pet name for the governess ; `` you have got a sort of palsy , you ought to see a doctor . I asked Nurse what palsy was , and she said ` a shaking , ' and you are all shaking .