four o'clock
And now I think you can walk out of the door without much notice ; there is a crowd on the street , and every one is busy about their own appearance or affairs . '' `` The time , madam ? What is the hour ? '' `` Indeed , I think it is much after four o'clock . Half an hour hence , you will have to bring out your excuses . I shall wish for a little devil at your elbow to help them out . Indeed , I am vastly troubled for you . ''