three o'clock
All this strengthened Susan 's opinion that Sophia Jane was a very naughty little girl . If it were not so they would not surely speak to her so sharply and reprove her so often . She hoped , nevertheless , that this last threat would not be carried out , for however naughty she might be she was a companion with whom conversation was possible , and a walk alone with Nanna and Margaretta would be dull . She was relieved , therefore , at three o'clock to find that Sophia Jane was ready to go too , dressed in a very unbecoming poke bonnet and black cape . They might be out one hour and a half , Aunt Hannah said , but there was a little delay at starting because each of the elder girls wished to go in a different direction . Nanna preferred the town , and Margaretta to walk on the parade , and it was some minutes before it was settled that they should go one way and return the other , dividing the time equally . `` Which way do you like best ? ''