four o'clock
But he could n't make you take oil , could he ? '' she asked doubtfully , the memory of yesterday 's escape lurking in her mind and explaining her most unfeminine generosity . Miss Wingate eyed her for a moment with mirth fairly dancing over her face , `` Yes , '' she said with a laugh , `` I believe he could ! '' `` Elinory , child , '' said Mother as she came out from the front hall , `` here we are a half hour late with this cream , and both of us under promise solemn to Tom to have it down by four o'clock . ` Liza , honey , how 's the baby ? '' `` He have got a new top-tooth and throwed up onct this morning , '' answered Eliza in a practical tone of voice . `` Dearie me , '' said Mother anxiously , for the Pike teether had up to this time been the Doctor 's prize patient .