four o'clock
With sinking heart Margaret saw them coming . `` Kate is too busy to help to-day , she ca n't sew before to-morrow , '' said Wesley cheerfully as they entered . That quieted Margaret 's apprehension a little , though she had some doubts . Wesley prepared the lunch , and by four o'clock the dress was finished as far as it possibly could be until it was fitted on Elnora . If that did not entail too much work , it could be completed in two hours . Then Margaret packed their purchases into the big market basket . Wesley took the hat , umbrella , and raincoat , and they went to Mrs. Comstock 's .