about one
o'clock
I am a big girl , Debby , and I sha n't be a mite afraid . '' Deborah could not speak , but she snuggled up close , and purred , so Clematis knew just what she meant . `` Be sure to have all your things ready , Clematis , '' called Mrs. Alder . `` We shall have an early dinner , for Mr. Ladd will be here about one o'clock to take you to the station . '' `` Yes 'm , '' said Clematis , and she went slowly to her room . Before long , all was ready , and dinner was on the table . `` Now , let 's eat a big dinner .