five o'clock
Lucy waited rather impatiently until all had risen from the table , and then , putting her arm round Elsie 's waist , she drew her out on to the veranda , saying , `` now , Elsie , tell me ; you know you promised . '' `` I was in bed , '' replied Elsie , dropping her eyes , while the color mounted to her very hair . `` In bed ! before five o'clock ! '' exclaimed Lucy in a tone of astonishment . `` Why , what was that for ? '' `` Papa sent me , '' replied Elsie , with an effort .