a quarter to one
Berkeley passed the open window , looking cool and fresh in summer clothing , and Pocahontas , catching sight of him , put her fingers to her lips and whistled sharply to attract his attention , which being done , she followed up the advantage with pantomimic gestures , indicative of despair , and need of swift assistance . Berkeley turned good-naturedly , and came in to the rescue , but when he discovered the service required of him , he regarded it with aversion , and showed a mean desire to retreat , which unworthiness was promptly detected by Pocahontas , and as promptly frustrated . `` Do help me , Berkeley , '' she entreated . `` They must all be put in place again before dinner , and it only wants a quarter to one now . I ca n't do it all before half-past two , to save my life , unless you help me . You know , mother dislikes a messy , littered room , and I 've got your favorite pudding for dessert . Oh , dear !