five o’clock
You could not well have been drowned where you fell ; but if it had been a river -- '' `` I know , '' said Kate . `` And try to get self-command . That is the great thing , after all , that would hinder things from being horrid ! '' said Lady de la Poer , with a pleasant smile , just as a knock came to the door , and the maid announced that it was five o'clock , and Miss 's things were quite ready ; and in return she was thanked , and desired to bring them up . `` Miss ! '' said Kate , rather hurt : `` do n't they know who we are ? '' `` It is not such a creditable adventure that we should wish to make your name known , '' said Lady de la Poer , rather drily ; and Kate blushed , and became ashamed of herself .