about four o'clock
Mrs. M'Kree as usual received Katherine literally with open arms , and pressed her to remain on her way back for tea . This invitation Katherine would have promptly refused , but for an appealing look from Phil , whose courage regarding a meeting with his enemy was fast evaporating . `` You are very kind . We ought to be back about four o'clock , then perhaps we can stay for an hour , '' Katherine said , accepting on Phil 's behalf , although her own desires were solely and entirely for getting home as fast as she could . `` A regular brick you are , Katherine ! '' exclaimed Phil , as they settled themselves in the birchbark for the journey up to the long portage . `` I just wish to be as late home as possible this evening , and then most likely I shall be tired enough to want to go to bed directly I get there . ''