three in the morning
Everyone agreed that they knew the storm was coming . It was in the air . Monsieur Madinier said that he had seen it as they were coming out of the church . Lorilleux mentioned that his corns were aching and he had n't been able to sleep since three in the morning . A storm was due . It had been much too hot for three days in a row . `` Well , maybe it will just be a little mist , '' Coupeau said several times , standing at the door and anxiously studying the sky .