about five
o'clock
`` No chance for the experiment , '' said Martin . `` I shall never have any troubles while you 're around . '' Rodney 's docility did n't go to the length of the dose of veronal Harriet had recommended , but it did assent to a program that occupied the greater part of the day , including a Turkish bath , a good sleep , fresh clothes and the first decently cooked meal he had had since he 'd dined at the club three days ago . When he turned into his office , about five o'clock , he was his own man again , perfectly capable of a greeting to Craig and Miss Beach which consigned the last scene between them here in the office to oblivion . His fortitude was put to the test , too , during the first five minutes . In the stack of correspondence on his desk , to which Miss Beach directed his attention , was an unopened envelope addressed to him in Rose 's handwriting . He could n't restrain , of course , a momentary wild hope that she had written to tell him he was forgiven , or at least to offer him the chance of asking her forgiveness .