five minutes before six
On landing , Frank despatched a telegram to Lady Greendale : `` Returned all safe and well . Just starting for town . Shall be with you about six o'clock . '' The train was punctual , and five minutes before six Frank arrived with Bertha at Lady Greendale 's . He had already told Bertha that he should not come in . `` It is much better that you should be alone with her for a time . She will have innumerable questions to ask , and would , of course , prefer to have you to herself .