one o'clock
Something of his mental distress must have been observable , for the girl suddenly relented , smiled a trifle and then said , `` Well , perhaps I can indulge myself -- not you , understand ? -- by going somewhere . '' She regained her palette , and turned toward her easel with a businesslike air , quite as if she were a painter for a livelihood , and said , `` Now suppose you run along and let me work . You can come back here for me at -- say -- one o'clock , and take me to luncheon ; that is -- if you 're not too busy ! '' And Jimmy , transported with delight , made a vast pretense of business and hastened away , lest she change her mind . He had the wisdom to let well enough alone , and knew that time is the best medicine for annoyance . But he was there in MacDougall Alley , -- just the same -- with marvelous punctuality .