about
four o'clock
John had heard from Ilse that Julie walked on the terrace twice every day , once in the morning and once in the afternoon , and he strove so to arrange his work that he might see her again that afternoon . Knowing that he was already a favorite with Walther he made many suggestions . This horse or that needed exercise , and one that had been a favorite with the prince before he had taken to the automobile , and that even now was often ridden by him , would be all the better for sun and air . Walther agreed with him and John deftly postponed the time until about four o'clock , the warmest and brightest part of the afternoon , when he thought it most likely that Julie would come again . He led the horse back and forth along a road that led from the stables to a forest hanging on the slope , being in sight of the terrace about half the way . But the terrace was bare and it was not until he had made three or four turns that Julie with her following shadow , Suzanne , appeared . Again John 's heart beat heavily , and the hand that held the bridle trembled .