Tell them to come on the stroke of five.

No! four o'clock is better; then we will sup at six, and have an hour or two before we eat.

That's it, uncle; have them here by four.

Tell them to fail not by so much as a minute, upon their allegiance.

Tell them to be here promptly on the stroke of four." She ran from the room singing, and Castleman started toward the front door.
"The girl makes a fool of me whenever she wishes," he observed, pausing and turning toward his wife.