nearly one o'clock before
She could do something . She would hurry home and bid him name the earliest day he pleased . After that her cousin would cease to disturb her in her career . It was nearly one o'clock before the two girls began to prepare for their morning start , and Alice , when they had finished their packing , seemed to be worn out with fatigue . `` If you are tired , dear , we 'll put it off , '' said Kate . `` Not for worlds , '' said Alice . `` For half a word we 'll do it , '' continued Kate .