nine o’clock
Now he 'll think he must be naughty . '' `` Johnnie , '' said David solemnly , `` the pig . '' The pig was a very good master of the ceremonies , and kept all elbows off the table at breakfast-time ; and Bessie , who was apt to stick fast in the midst of her bread and milk , and fall into disgrace for daintiness and dawdling , finished off quietly and prosperously . Then every one was turned loose till nine o'clock . Susan had charge of Mamma 's keys , and had to go down to the kitchen , see what the cook wanted , and put it out , but only on condition that no brother or sister ever went with her to the store-closet . Susan was highly trustworthy , but Mamma was too wise to let her be tempted by voices begging for one plum , one almond , or the last spoonful of Jam . It took away a great deal of the pleasure of jingling the keys , and having a voice in choosing the pudding .