six o'clock
For accustomed to reading the expression on Hugh 's face , he seemed to realize that the other had some `` card up his sleeve '' which he meant to play . `` Had n't we better be going , Hugh ? '' he now asked . `` Right away , '' came the reply , `` for it 's getting near six o'clock , and Mrs. Pangborn will be having her tea soon . '' `` I do have it a little earlier on Sunday , because I allow Sarah to go home , '' admitted the old lady . `` She is a great hand to attend church , you know , and I believe sings in the choir like a lark . I often hear her practicing down in the kitchen while cooking dinner .