five o'clock
During Paul 's sickness , he was obliged to take his place , -- a thing he did not relish overmuch . Now that our hero had recovered , he gladly prepared to indulge himself in an extra nap . `` Paul ! '' called Mr. Mudge from the bottom of the staircase leading up into the attic , `` it 's five o'clock ; time you were downstairs . '' Mr. Mudge waited for an answer , but none came . `` Paul ! '' repeated Mr. Mudge in a louder tone , `` it 's time to get up ; tumble out there . ''