six o'clock
Roger is not much of a reader ; at least , he does n't care for poetry , and books of romance , or sentiment . He is so fond of natural history ; and that takes him , like the squire , a great deal out of doors ; and when he is in , he is always reading scientific books that bear upon his pursuits . He is a good , steady fellow , though , and gives us great satisfaction , but he is not likely to have such a brilliant career as Osborne . '' Molly tried to find out in the picture the characteristics of the two boys , as they were now explained to her by their mother ; and in questions and answers about the various drawings hung round the room the time passed away until the dressing-bell rang for the six o'clock dinner . Molly was rather dismayed by the offers of the maid whom Mrs. Hamley had sent to assist her . `` I am afraid they expect me to be very smart , '' she kept thinking to herself . `` If they do , they 'll be disappointed ; that 's all .