four o'clock
You may be ruining my life . You 've no idea what this means to me . If you 'd seen her you 'd feel more sympathy . I simply ca n't describe her -- I -- '' `` I said four o'clock , Robert , '' said Mrs. Brown firmly , `` and it 's after half-past . Ethel , tell Emma she can ring the bell and bring in tea . '' The perspiration stood out on Robert 's brow . `` It 's -- the downfall of all my hopes , '' he said hoarsely .