six in the morning
Clara instantly began to put away books and work , but Mabel exclaimed : ` Oh , aunt ! must we go to bed so soon ? I never go till ten , at home ! ' ` Perhaps you never rise at six in the morning ? ' replied Miss Livesay ; ` we do . And I dare say you have heard the old proverb -- ' `` Early to bed , and early to rise , Is the way to be healthy , wealthy , and wise . '' ' ` I go to bed when I like , and I get up when I like , at home , ' said Mabel , without noticing the unwelcome quotation . '