three o'clock
she stammered , with surprise unconsciously lapsing into the language of childhood . Then she caught herself up with a little laugh of confusion and hurried on in English : `` I am so sorry ... there is nobody in but me . Will you have some tea ? It is only three o'clock , '' with a glance at her wrist , `` but I expect you lunched early . '' `` I do n't want any tea , '' he said bluntly . `` I came to see you . '' He spoke in French , mindful of two sharp ears on the platform .