four o'clock
A rushing noise announced the approach of two or three boys , together with the barking of Prince , as they all ran down the wide hall . `` O dear , dear ! '' exclaimed Polly , hurriedly pulling and pinning , `` there come the boys to rehearse . It ca n't be four o'clock , '' as the door opened and three members of the cast entered . `` It 's quarter-past four , '' said Jasper , laughing and pulling out his watch ; `` we gave you an extra fifteen minutes , as you had such a lot to do . Dear me ! but you are fine , Phronsie .