seven o'clock in the morning
She waited . Gazing at the fire , his long legs straight out and crossed at the ankles , his hands clasped behind his head , he lounged luxuriously in a great arm chair . Without turning his gaze from the burning logs he began : `` If I could do exactly what I wished -- '' `` Which you may , '' interjected Mrs. Waller . `` I 'd saddle Blazing Star and Red Rover at seven o'clock in the morning and ride with Belle and not come back till noon . '' `` Ha , ha ! '' laughed Mrs. Waller and the Colonel . `` You children !