six o'clock
Alexina , from his knee , where he had a way of lifting her , watched too . Willy , from a perch on the arm of the sofa , offered suggestions . This was early in the afternoon . At six o'clock the Captain , lighting another of an uninterrupted series of cigars , was still watching silently . On the sofa sat Charlotte , in tears . On the table , tailor fashion , sat King William , sorting patterns , while Nelly , who had come for Alexina , stood by and directed . `` How does he know ? ''