Four o'clock
Dietrich 's mother was seated near her son ; both were working steadily , the young fellow was chattering and laughing gaily , and his mother answered and laughed too , but they did not stop working all the while . Blasi saw plainly that this was not the time to make his request . He would wait until the mother had gone to the kitchen , as she was sure to do bye-and-bye . Four o'clock came and the great business of his day was at hand ; it was time to ring the bell , and he had to go . At last when evening came Blasi found his opportunity . He stood watching outside the door , when suddenly Dietrich threw it open , and started off with rapid strides . Blasi called out , `` Wait , wait a minute , ca n't you ?