two o'clock
But dark as it was , she made her way along without any difficulty , down the passage , across the great saloon , in through the ante-room door , guided only by the little voice now and then to be heard in front of her . She came to a standstill right before the clock , and stood there for a minute or two patiently waiting . She had not very long to wait . There came the usual murmuring sound , then the doors above the clock face opened -- she heard them open , it was far too dark to see -- and in his ordinary voice , clear and distinct -LRB- it was just two o'clock , so the cuckoo was killing two birds with one stone , telling the hour and greeting Griselda at once -RRB- , the bird sang out , `` Cuckoo , cuckoo . '' `` Good evening , cuckoo , '' said Griselda , when he had finished . `` Good morning , you mean , '' said the cuckoo . `` Good morning , then , cuckoo , '' said Griselda .