five o'clock
Asparagus fern was lavishly used , and pink-shaded candles in silver candlesticks adorned the table . Small silver dishes of almonds , olives , and confectionery were dotted about , and finger-bowls with plates were set out on the side-table . Certainly it was all very beautiful , and Patty surveyed it with feelings of absolute satisfaction . `` We will have tea at five o'clock , Pansy , '' she said , `` and just before that , you light the candles and fill the glasses and see that everything is ready . '' `` Yes , Miss Patty , '' said Pansy , who adored her young mistress , and who was especially quick in learning to do exactly what was expected of her . The afternoon was slipping away , and Patty suddenly discovered that she had only time to get dressed before the girls would arrive . So she announced to Mancy that she must finish up such things as were not finished , and without waiting to hear the old woman 's remarks of disapproval , Patty ran up to her room .