Six o'clock
`` I want those roses , '' he said ... . He emerged again with only a few small silver coins remaining out of the sovereign he had changed . The roses were to go to Ethel , properly packed ; they were to be delivered according to his express direction at six o'clock . `` Six o'clock , '' Lewisham had reiterated very earnestly . `` We quite understand , '' the young lady in black had said , and had pretended to be unable to conceal a smile . `` We 're _ quite _ accustomed to sending out flowers . '' And the roses miscarried !