nearly one o'clock
It was only Pats , not wishing to startle her by a sudden presence . His face seemed flushed , and even thinner than before ; and about his mouth had come a drawn and sensitive look . But her eyes rested coldly upon him as they would rest upon any repugnant object that she despised , but did not fear . Smiling with an effort , he said : `` Excuse my following you , but it is nearly one o'clock and time for food . I am sure we can find something in that cottage . '' `` I am not hungry . '' `` Did you have breakfast on the boat ? ''