about four o'clock in the afternoon
She moved here from Bedford Hill . '' `` Oh , yes ; I used to know her , '' said Abby , with interest . `` Well , now , she did give me a beautiful welcome when I got there , '' continued Mrs. Hand . '' ' T was about four o'clock in the afternoon , an ' I told her I 'd come to accept her invitation if ' t was convenient , an ' the doctor had been called several miles beyond and expected to be detained , but he was goin ' to pick me up as he returned about seven ; ' t was very kind of him . She took me right in , and she did appear so pleased , an ' I must go right into the best room where ' t was cool , and then she said she 'd have tea early , and I should have to excuse her a short time . I asked her not to make any difference , and if I could n't assist her ; but she said no , I must just take her as I found her ; and she give me a large fan , and off she went . `` There .