half past four
there is another questionable question-mark . I do wish she were n't so stingy with her red ink . '' Robbie sighed again and looked at the clock . `` It will be half past four in two hours , '' she volunteered . Berta pushed back her hair with an impatient gesture . `` Robbie Belle , the longer it rains , the more loquacious you become . Do go and write a note to Lila , or darn stockings or something .