three o'clock
in the morning
`` But we ca n't keep a baby here , '' began Lanse , who had come home late , unusually tired , and was feeling the customary masculine displeasure at having his hard-earned rest broken -- a sensation which at the moment took precedence over any more humanitarian emotions . `` We do n't have to settle that to-night , do we ? '' demanded Jeff , with scorn . `` Has n't the poor girl got enough on her hands without having you scowl at her for trying to do the good Samaritan act -- at three o'clock in the morning ? '' Jeff next turned his attention to Celia . He went into Charlotte 's room , picked up his elder sister without saying `` by your leave , '' and carried her off to her own bed . `` But , Jeff , I could help Charlotte , '' Celia remonstrated .