five o'clock
As soon as Frank was gone , Marie telephoned Alexandra . It was a comfort to hear her friend 's voice . Yes , Alexandra knew what there was to be known about Amedee . Emil had been there when they carried him out of the field , and had stayed with him until the doctors operated for appendicitis at five o'clock . They were afraid it was too late to do much good ; it should have been done three days ago . Amedee was in a very bad way . Emil had just come home , worn out and sick himself .