four o'clock
But Maria came of the stock which believed in trusting the Lord and keeping the powder dry . She was not yet conquered . The right was clearly on her side . She and Josephine had planned to meet at the corner at four o'clock , and it was not quite half-past three , and she had given Josephine half a pound of chocolates . She did not stop to reflect a moment . Maria 's impulses were quick , and lack of decision in emergencies was not a failing of hers . She made one dart to the rear of Josephine .