Six o'clock
The skin was as tight as the parchment of a drum , and shining as if it had been oiled , while the colour was a bright purple . Verily , it was the Dominie 's nose in a rage . The snuff had the effect of partially awakening him from his lethargy . `` Six o'clock -- did you say , Mrs Bately ? Are the boys washed -- and in the schoolroom ? I will rise speedily -- yet I am overcome with much heaviness . _ Delapsus somnus _ ab -- '' and the Dominie snored again .