six o'clock
It 's got every beast in the world , and all of 'em coloured ; and we 'll try and find YOUR beast in it ! '' We were always ready for tea at any time , and especially when combined with beasts . There was marmalade , too , and apricot-jam , brought in expressly for us ; and afterwards the beast-book was spread out , and , as the man had truly said , it contained every sort of beast that had ever been in the world . The striking of six o'clock set the more prudent Charlotte nudging me , and we recalled ourselves with an effort from Beast-land , and reluctantly stood up to go . `` Here , I 'm coming along with you , '' said the circus-man . `` I want another pipe , and a walk 'll do me good . You need n't talk to me unless you like . ''