three A.M.
Mr. Howell did not move , but I fancied he drew his breath in quickly . `` It sounded -- it was not by any chance _ you _ ? '' `` I ? A newspaper man , who goes to bed at three A.M. on Sunday morning , up and about at ten ! '' `` I did n't say what time it was , '' I said sharply . But at that moment Lida called from the front hall . `` I think I hear Peter , '' she said .