five o’clock
asked Miss Stossen . `` I promised my aunt I would stay here till five o'clock ; it 's not four yet . '' `` I am sure , under the circumstances , your aunt would permit -- '' `` My conscience would not permit , '' said Matilda with cold dignity . `` We ca n't stay here till five o'clock , '' exclaimed Mrs. Stossen with growing exasperation . `` Shall I recite to you to make the time pass quicker ? '' asked Matilda obligingly . ``` Belinda , the little Breadwinner , ' is considered my best piece , or , perhaps , it ought to be something in French .