six o'clock
It is time for you to be dressing , you know . '' `` So it is , '' said Mrs. Church , looking round her in some alarm . `` Whatever is the hour , child ? '' `` It is going on for six o'clock ; and they will be here at half-past seven at the latest . '' `` Very well , '' said Tom ; `` if I must go I will have a talk with Brownie . '' He looked at Susy as if he meant to defy her , but Susy was too wise to anger him at that moment . As soon as ever he was out of the house she fetched hot water , soap and a clean towel .