Three o'clock
He did begin to carve grandpapa a wooden ship , although Isabel pointed out to him that grandpapa would never sail it ; but Peter thought he might like to have it just to look at . However , just at an important part the wood split ; so after all it had to be a knife , which of course is always useful . These presents were kept very secret ; not even mother was allowed to know what they were . Three o'clock seemed such a long time coming -- you know how slow it _ can _ be . But at half-past two nurse took them up to dress . Peter had a nice white serge suit , and nurse had put out a clean starched muslin for Isabel , but she -LRB- being rather a vain little girl -RRB- begged for her white silk . I ought to explain about this frock .