three o'clock
Broffin surmised that they were waiting for the trap to be brought around from the hotel stables , though why there should be a delay was not so evident . But in any event his opportunity was lost unless he could contrive to isolate the young woman again . It was while he was groping for the compassing means that Raymer said : `` It 's a shame to make you wait this way , Miss Madge . McMurtry said he had an appointment with Mr. Galbraith for three o'clock , and he had to go and keep it . But he ought to be down again by this time . Do n't wait for me if you want to go back to town . I can get a lift from somebody . ''