five P.M.
This allowance being more than I needed , I gave half to Ginevra ; never varying in my preference , though many others used to covet the superfluity ; and she in return would sometimes give me a portion of her coffee . This morning I was glad of the draught ; hunger I had none , and with thirst I was parched . I do n't know why I chose to give my bread rather to Ginevra than to another ; nor why , if two had to share the convenience of one drinking-vessel , as sometimes happened -- for instance , when we took a long walk into the country , and halted for refreshment at a farm -- I always contrived that she should be my convive , and rather liked to let her take the lion 's share , whether of the white beer , the sweet wine , or the new milk : so it was , however , and she knew it ; and , therefore , while we wrangled daily , we were never alienated . After breakfast my custom was to withdraw to the first classe , and sit and read , or think -LRB- oftenest the latter -RRB- there alone , till the nine-o'clock bell threw open all doors , admitted the gathered rush of externes and demi-pensionnaires , and gave the signal for entrance on that bustle and business to which , till five P.M. , there was no relax . I was just seated this morning , when a tap came to the door . `` Pardon , Mademoiselle , '' said a pensionnaire , entering gently ; and having taken from her desk some necessary book or paper , she withdrew on tip-toe , murmuring as she passed me , `` Que mademoiselle est appliquée ! '' Appliquée , indeed !