four in the morning
I am good-tempered , but I like my own way ; and , besides '' -- she spoke quite cheerfully -- `` anybody would quarrel with Peter . But you and he are a little like Aunt Elizabeth and me . _ She _ wants me to behave like a _ grande dame _ , and to know exactly who everybody is , and treat them accordingly , and be never too much interested in anything , but never bored ; and always look beautiful , and , above all , _ appropriate _ . And _ I _ -- would rather be taking the dogs for a run on the moors , in a short skirt and big boots ; or up at four in the morning otter-hunting ; or out with the hounds ; or -- or -- digging in the garden , for that matter ; -- than be the prettiest girl in London , and going to a State ball or the opera . You see , I 've tried both kinds of life now , and I know which I like best . And -- and flirting with people is pleasant enough in its way , but it gives you a kind of sick feeling afterwards , which hunting never does . I do n't think I 'm really much of a hand at sentiment , '' said Sarah , with great truth .