four in the morning
When everything was settled , the doctor took his leave , for the morning had already come and the sun was shining in through the door . Mr. Sesemann , going upstairs in great agitation , knocked at the housekeeper 's door . He asked her to hurry , for preparations for a journey had to be made . Miss Rottenmeier obeyed the summons with the greatest indignation , for it was only half-past four in the morning . She dressed in haste , though with great difficulty , being nervous and excited . All the other servants were summoned likewise , and one and all thought that the master of the house had been seized by the ghost and that he was ringing for help . When they had all come down with terrified looks , they were most surprised to see Mr. Sesemann fresh and cheerful , giving orders .