quarter before six
Any one would have thought that he was composing a drama and acting it out as he went along ; he kept throwing up his head , and gazing enthusiastically first at one inkstand and then at another , as if he were summoning them all to great heroic deeds . Aunt Clarissa , who generally sat in the room during the lesson-time to keep order in the little company , had just been called out by Lina , the maid-servant , who was usually a most quiet and reserved young person , but who was now , evidently , much excited and almost distressed as she asked to `` speak a word with Mrs. Clarissa . '' No sooner was the door closed than Oscar broke out eagerly : -- `` Though neither you nor anybody knows where the Festival is to be this evening , Fani , yet promise me , on your word of honor , that you will join us -- Promise ! at quarter before six , at the three oaks . Promise ! and from there we march to the place of celebration . '' Fani looked at Emma .