six o'clock
She , however , did not care . She had no especial love for children unless they were small and appealing because of helplessness . `` I must go , '' she said . `` It is six o'clock , supper will be ready . '' She glanced rather apprehensively as she spoke at the large white house , not two minutes ' walk distant across the street . `` How very delightful it is to be as punctual as your people are , '' said Margaret . `` Good-bye , Annie . ''