three o'clock
But her voice sounded cold and unsympathetic , and Amy clung to Polly tighter than ever . Ben now looked in . `` Come , Polly , '' he said . `` You really ought to be out here , and it 's almost three o'clock . '' Amy gave a gasp . `` What shall I do ? '' `` You may stay in here , if you really wish , '' said Polly in a low voice , Charlotte Chatterton looking on with all her eyes , `` and I will excuse you . ''