six o'clock
He always moved slowly ; and this , to begin with , irritated the Squire . Then an uncomfortable consciousness of a black coat , drab trousers , checked cotton cravat , and splashed boots , forced itself upon him as he saw Osborne 's point-device costume . He chose to consider it affectation and finery in Osborne , and was on the point of bursting out with some remark , when the butler , who had watched Osborne downstairs before making the announcement , came in to say dinner was ready . `` It surely is n't six o'clock ? '' said Osborne , pulling out his dainty little watch . He was scarcely more unaware than it of the storm that was brewing . `` Six o'clock !