At this time they were down by a pond in the shrubbery, where there was an islet with a water-hen's nest and a couple of swans sailing on the water.

There was a boat, too, and Sir Robin was just getting it out preparatory to rowing Mary round the pond.
"Oh!" she said, with a little start.

"What time is that ?" "Half-past five.

I'd no idea it was so late." "Nor I.I must go back at once.

Lady Anne said we should be returning about five.