nearly one
o'clock
He had been standing in one of the semi-circular bay windows of the Somerset Club , and seeing Joe coming down the steep incline , had hurriedly taken his coat and hat and gone out in pursuit of her . Had he suspected in the least how Joe felt toward him , he would have fled to the end of the world rather than meet her . `` Good morning , Miss Thorn , '' he said , walking rapidly by her side and taking off his hat , `` how very early you are to-day . '' `` It is not early , '' said Joe , looking at him coldly , `` it is nearly one o'clock . '' `` It would be called early for most people , '' said Vancouver ; `` for Mrs. Wyndham , for instance . '' `` I am not Mrs. Wyndham , '' said Joe . `` I am going to see Harrington , '' remarked Vancouver , who perceived that Joe was not in a good humor .