nearly six o'clock
`` But take some supper first . '' `` Has not mademoiselle already waited overlong ? '' exclaimed Poussette . `` It is nearly six o'clock and dark -- shall I not return now , and bring her back with me ? '' `` I think not , '' said the doctor , who partly understood the situation . `` She will not expect to reach Clairville at all to-night , and , as Mrs. Abercorn says , as soon as I have something to eat , and a little to wash it down with -- I myself shall go for her . Here , Poussette -- off with your coat !