four
o'clock
She had a good view of her schoolfellows , more than half of whom seemed of about the same age as herself , though there were tall girls , with their hair already put up , and a few younger ones who had apparently only just entered their teens . Grace was sung , and then the urns began to fill an almost ceaseless stream of cups , while plates of bread and butter circulated with much rapidity . `` We 're late to-day , '' explained Honor 's neighbour , `` because the train from the North does not get in until five . Our usual tea-time is four o'clock , after games ; then we have supper at half-past seven , when we 've finished evening preparation . Did you bring any jam ? Your hamper will be unpacked to-morrow , and the pots labelled with your name . I expect you 'll find one opposite your plate at breakfast .