About three o'clock
There is no reason in the world why a good cook should not be as faultless as any one else . '' Even while I said this , certain misgivings intruded themselves . My husband went to his store soon after . About three o'clock Margaret presented herself , all dressed to go out , and said that she was going to see her sister , but would be back in time to get tea . She came back , as she promised , but , alas for my good cook ! The fault appeared . She was so much intoxicated that , in attempting to lift the kettle from the fire , she let it fall , and came near scalding herself dreadfully .