nearly three o'clock
They rode off through the beautiful country , and when it was nearing noon Joe turned about . `` Why are you in such a hurry to get back ? '' asked Helen . `` We do n't go on until nearly three o'clock , and we are n't far from the grounds . '' `` I 'm expecting a telegram , '' Joe said , `` and I want to be on hand when it comes . '' `` A telegram , '' repeated Helen . `` Oh , Joe !