six o'clock
The dew was still on the ground , the birds sang their loudest , the morning air was fresh and delicious , and before we had driven five miles on our way I could have eaten three such breakfasts as the one I had rejected at six o'clock . In the first two villages through which we drove people seemed to be only just getting up and beginning the day 's business . In one or two `` genteel '' houses the blinds were still down ; in reference to which I resolved that when _ I _ grew up I would not waste the best part of the day in bed , with the sun shining , the birds singing , the flowers opening , and country people going about their business , all beyond my closed windows . `` Nurse , please , I should like always to have breakfast at six o'clock . Do you hear , Nursey ? '' I added , for Mrs. Bundle feigned to be absorbed in contemplating a flock of sheep which were being driven past us . `` Very well , my dear .