four o'clock
But Harriet had read one novel through and begun another . It was evident that she had not left Mrs. Madison 's side , and Jack had been home for two hours . Betty lightly forbade her to tire herself further that day , and after luncheon they all went for a drive . When Mrs. Madison retired for her nap at four o'clock , Betty , who longed for the seclusion of her room and the delight of re-living the morning hours , established herself in the middle of the veranda , with Harriet beside her and Jack swinging in a hammock at the corner . `` Thank heaven she wants to go to Europe in September , '' she thought . `` If I had to be duenna for six months , I should become a cross old-maid . I 'll never forgive Sally for deserting me . ''