4 p.m
And I 'm not entirely blind either . My advice is to look after yourselves . '' Lorna returned to the Camellia Buds feeling she had considerably scored over the Stars . Her previous acquaintance with school theatricals had taught her that audiences are human , that even teachers will not sit through too lengthy a performance , and that the lure of tea can not be resisted by those who are accustomed to drink it daily at 4 p.m. . As their own dormitory was half in possession of the enemy , Irene and Lorna adjourned to Peachy 's bedroom to make preparations for their costumes , and held cosy sewing-bees in company with Delia , Jess , Mary , and any other chums who were able to join them . They kept their properties safely locked up inside one of the wardrobes in No. 13 , and Peachy wore the key tied under her skirt with a piece of ribbon . `` Because you ca n't trust that sneaking Mabel not to come in and poke about , '' she explained grimly .