half past four
A stretcher filled one end of the hut , and a rack for a gun and a little hanging looking-glass diversified the gable opposite , while in the centre stood a chair and table . All was scrupulously neat and clean , for Gregory kept a little duster folded in the corner of his table-drawer , just as he had seen his mother do , and every morning before he went out he said his prayers , and made his bed , and dusted the table and the legs of the chairs , and even the pictures on the wall and the gun-rack . On this hot afternoon he took from beneath his pillow a watch-bag made by his sister Jemima , and took out the watch . Only half past four ! With a suppressed groan he dropped it back and sat down beside the table . Half-past four ! Presently he roused himself .