Five o'clock
Sally had scolded times out of number , and found fault with him for being so late , but this was the first time that she had ever begun a meal without his being present , and he felt bitterly hurt . `` As if I could help it , '' he said , half aloud . `` A man has his work to do , and he must do it . '' `` Five o'clock 's tea-time , and you ought to have been here . '' `` And if I was n't here , it was your dooty to wait for me , marm . '' `` Was it ? '' cried Sally ; `` then I was n't going to .