three o’clock
`` Why , Monsieur Ferragus . '' `` But he is dead , '' said Jules . `` Nonsense ; I went to Franconi 's with him last night , and he brought me home -- as he ought . Besides , your wife can tell you about him ; did n't she go there this very afternoon at three o'clock ? I know she did , for I waited in the street , and saw her , -- all because that good-natured fellow , Monsieur Justin , whom you know perhaps , -- a little old man with jewelry who wears corsets , -- told me that Madame Jules was my rival . That name , monsieur , sounds mighty like a feigned one ; but if it is yours , excuse me . But this I say , if Madame Jules was a court duchess , Henri is rich enough to satisfy all her fancies , and it is my business to protect my property ; I 've a right to , for I love him , that I do .