five o'clock
But he soon found that no such explanation was necessary . For a certain reason , Long Bill Wren was in no wise annoyed . On the contrary , he seemed quite pleased . Not wishing to be late at his cousin 's party , which he understood was to begin at five o'clock , Rusty Wren hurried along the bank of Black Creek , while Mr. Frog did his best to keep pace with him . Somewhat out of breath , the two arrived shortly at the home of Long Bill Wren . And , to their surprise , they saw not the least sign of any other guests . `` It looks as if we were the first to get here , '' Rusty Wren remarked , as they drew near Long Bill 's house in the reeds .