four o'clock
For many weeks we had been working very hard , as the season promised to be an especially good one . We had not even taken a rest on Sunday , but as all the flowers were now perfect and ready for the approaching season , it was decided that , for a reward , we were all to go and have dinner on Sunday , August 5th , with one of M. Acquin 's friends , who was also a florist . Capi was to be one of the party . We were to work until four o'clock , and when all was finished we were to lock the gates and go to Arcueil . Supper was for six o'clock . After supper we were to come home at once , so as not to be late in getting to bed , as Monday morning we had to be up bright and early , ready for work . A few minutes before four we were all ready .