four o'clock
Once she got up on tiptoe . She had almost reached the door , but had not quite done so , when Mrs. Warren turned , gave a loud snore , and opened her eyes . She did not speak when she saw Connie , but her eyes seemed to say briefly , `` Well , do n't you go any farther '' ; and Connie turned back into her small bedroom . Sharp at four o'clock Mrs. Warren started up . `` Now then , '' she said , `` I 'm goin ' to get the tea ready . '' `` Can I help you , ma'am ? '' asked Connie .