four o'clock
At the moment , however , I felt no need for any such apology . An Unparalleled Insult . I was thoughtful as I walked across the _ place _ in front of the church in the full glare of the afternoon sun . It was past four o'clock ; the town was more lively , as folk , their day 's work finished , came out to take their ease and filled the streets and the _ cafés _ . I felt that I also had done something like a day 's work ; but my task was not complete till I had lodged my precious trust safely in the keeping of the duchess . There was , however , still time to spare , and I sat down at a _ café _ and ordered some coffee . While it was being brought my thoughts played round Marie Delhasse .