five o'clock in the afternoon
said the doctor ; `` why , then , I will carry you first to one of the greatest and highest entertainments in the world . '' The children pricked up their ears at this , nor did any of the company guess what he meant ; and Amelia asked what entertainment he could carry them to at that time of day ? `` Suppose , '' says the doctor , `` I should carry you to court . '' `` At five o'clock in the afternoon ! '' cries Booth . `` Ay , suppose I should have interest enough to introduce you into the presence . '' `` You are jesting , dear sir , '' cries Amelia .