four o’clock
I was surprised to see our hostess shake her head negatively the least bit , for indeed by her pose , by the thoughtful immobility of her face she seemed to be a thousand miles away from us all , lost in an infinite reverie . He gave it up . `` Well , I must be off . The express for Nice passes at four o'clock . I will be away about three weeks and then you shall see me again . Unless I strike a run of bad luck and get cleaned out , in which case you shall see me before then . '' He turned to Mills suddenly .