Three o'clock
On hearing that the Bindles were going into the country , his mind had instinctively flown to fruit and vegetables . He had asked Mrs. Bindle to `` drop him a postcard '' -LRB- Mr. Hearty was always economical in the matter of postages , even other people 's postages -RRB- if she heard of anything that she thought might interest him . Mrs. Bindle told in glowing terms the story of Farmer Timkins ' hoards of strawberries , giving the impression that he was at a loss what to do with them . Three o'clock brought the bishop and a short open-air service , which was attended by the entire band of campers , with the exception of Bindle and his companions . The bishop was full of apologies for the past and hope for the future . In place of a sermon he gave an almost jovial address ; but there were no answering smiles . Everyone was wondering what they could do until it was time for bed , the more imaginative going still further and speculating what they were to do when they got there .