two o'clock
I 'm coming to hold the ladder ! I was only opening the door for Sybil , she still-feels rather faint ! '' It was about a week after this episode that Miss Mitchell , who was keen on nature study , took the Fifth form for a botanical ramble . They started punctually at two o'clock , so as to be back as soon as possible after four , on account of Beata Castleton and Fay Macleod , who must not keep Vicary 's car waiting . They went off ready for business , all taking note - books and pencils , some carrying tin cases , and some armed with boards with which to press their specimens on the spot . Their exodus was rather characteristic , for Aubrey was chatting sixteen to the dozen , Iva was trying to scoot ahead so as to walk alone with Kitty Trefyre , Muriel was squabbling with Merle as to which should appropriate Miss Mitchell , and Sybil was , as usual , seeking for sympathy . `` I could n't find my boots !