five o'clock
Sally , regarding the wash-tub from a different point of view , looked sourly serious , and hurried away with Lizzie , who trotted submissively along , her little head in eclipse under a large nankin bonnet , while Mr. Jerome followed leisurely with his full broad shoulders in rather a stooping posture , and his large good-natured features and white locks shaded by a broad-brimmed hat . ` Mr. Jerome , I wonder at you , ' said Mrs. Jerome , in a tone of indignant remonstrance , evidently sustained by a deep sense of injury , as her husband opened the parlour door . ` When will you leave off invitin ' people to meals an ' not lettin ' 'em know the time ? I 'll answer for ` t , you niver said a word to Mr. Tryan as we should take tea at five o'clock . It 's just like you ! ' ` Nay , nay , Susan , ' answered the husband in a soothing tone , ` there 's nothin ' amiss . I told Mr. Tryan as we took tea at five punctial ; mayhap summat 's a detainin ' on him .