four o'clock
So when shortly after midday the young minister would come to Mr. Bradley 's home , he was welcomed by the children with great joy . Mrs. Bradley always kept a bowl of rich , hot soup for him , or some dainty which he liked . But Master Henry was a man of frugal habits , and while he enjoyed his meal , he partook of the food very sparingly . The instruction would continue till four o'clock , the children were given a vacation during which they might divert themselves . These were the golden hours of unqualified joy when they amused themselves to their heart 's delight . As Mr. Bradley was becoming wealthy , he could allow them many pleasures which poor parents had to deny their children . As soon as they were old enough , he bought them two small horses which they could use very well , as the means of transportation were very primitive .