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`` Dressed as we are we could hardly do that , '' said Mrs. Stossen ; it was difficult to imagine her doing it in any costume . `` Do you think you could go and get some one who would drive the pig away ? '' asked Miss Stossen . `` I promised my aunt I would stay here till five o'clock ; it 's not four yet . '' `` I am sure , under the circumstances , your aunt would permit -- '' `` My conscience would not permit , '' said Matilda with cold dignity . `` We ca n't stay here till five o'clock , '' exclaimed Mrs. Stossen with growing exasperation . `` Shall I recite to you to make the time pass quicker ? ''