five minutes to six
`` Yes , Aunt Sophy , '' she said . `` Would you like to take a drive with me ? We might go and find out how soon Peas-blossom and Lavender will be ready to come to their new home . '' At another time such a request on the part of Miss Tredgold would have enraptured Pauline ; but she knew that it only wanted five minutes to six , and she doubted if Nancy would consent to be kept waiting long . `` No , '' she answered slowly ; `` my head aches . Please , I would rather not take a drive . '' She did not wait for Miss Tredgold 's response , but continued her slow walk .