about three o'clock
Oh , by the way , there 's a little matter I neglected to speak to Mr. Walker about . It 's of no great moment , but I understand his grandson came up here this afternoon , and , if he is still here , I will take the opportunity to send back word by him . '' He made the inquiry with as great an air of indifference as he could assume , but his breath came quick as he waited for an answer . `` Why , '' replied Henry Cobb , `` Pen was here along about three o'clock . He was looking for a two-year old heifer that strayed away yesterday . He went over toward Darbytown . You might run across him if you 're going that way .