five o'clock
Even with Patricias there comes the moment of reckoning . Aunt Julia had said that the next time she evaded sewing-lesson she must go to bed at five o'clock . Patricia stretched out her tired little legs ; at the present moment that particular form of punishment did not appear very unendurable . Just now , however , it seemed doubtful if she would be at home by five o'clock . Also , Daddy had said that the next time she broke bounds in this way he should be obliged to punish her . Patricia fanned herself with a decidedly dingy pocket-handkerchief ; she wished Daddy had said -- _ how _ . `` I 'm not saying you 're not a very nice dog , '' Patricia patted her companion , curled up on the folds of her short skirts ; `` still , if I had n't met you this morning -- '' The dog blinked sleepily , licking her hand .