nearly three o’clock
You know we do n't mind any amount of trouble , if we can make you comfortable . ' ` You are very kind , but indeed I 'd rather go . ' ` I hardly dare let you start in the hot sun -- without consulting the doctor , and everybody is away except Polly ; they will feel badly not to say good-bye . ' ` It is nearly three o'clock now , so the worst of the sun is over , and we shall be at the ranch by eight this evening . I feel too ill to say good-bye , any way , and we shall meet Bell and Margery somewhere on the road , for they were going to the milk ranch . ' -LSB- Picture : Packing -RSB- ` Very well , my dear , if you 've made up your mind I must yield , ' replied Mrs. Winship , getting up and smoothing her hair . ` I do n't dare wake Elsie , she has had such an exciting day ; but I 'll call Polly to help you pack , and then tell Pancho to find Anne and harness the team .