four to five o'clock
Even the velvet trimming on her dress accentuated this peculiarity , as it zigzagged round the sleeves and neck . The hazel eyes were light and bright , and flitted from one figure to another with a suspicious twinkling ; but nothing could have been more composed , more demure , or patronisingly grown-up than the manner in which this strange girl bore the scrutiny which was bent upon her . `` Here are your new friends , Peggy , '' cried Mrs Asplin cheerily . `` They always have tea by themselves in the schoolroom , and do what they please from four to five o'clock . Now just sit down , dear , and take your place among them at once . Esther will make room for you by her side , and introduce you to the others . I will leave you to make friends .