half past three
`` No , I do n't , '' said March . `` But it 's the unpardonable sin . What have you been doing ? '' `` I asked the official at the door when our train would start , and when he said at half past three , I said , ` How tiresome ! ' Rose says the railroads belong to the state here , and that if I find fault with the time-table , it 's constructive censure of the Emperor , and that 's lese-majesty . '' She gave way to her mirth , while the boy studied March 's face with an appealing smile . `` Well , I do n't think you 'll be arrested this time , Mrs. Adding ; but I hope it will be a warning to Mrs. March .