three o'clock
After all , Pauline might find a way to go to the wedding . Might he not , instead of having averted a danger , simply have absented himself from the scene of danger when he was most needed ? His nervousness increased . He found himself incapable of work , and at three o'clock , to the surprise of his clerks , who had thought his unexpected visit must mean an important conference of directors , he called a taxicab and started for Westbury . But he had no intention of going to Castle Marvin unless it was necessary . He meant to telephone from Westbury and learn whether or not Pauline had gone to the wedding . If she had not , he would remain away until late .