three o'clock
`` It was not until the next morning that she made known her desire to visit the prison . The lady of the house seemed to take in the situation , and , instead of regarding her as a spy , felt a sympathy for her and willingly rendered her all the assistance she could . Miss Seraine told her whole story to her , and sought her aid in making the proper investigation . This lady , Mrs. Lawton , made all necessary arrangements for the two to visit the Superintendent at three o'clock that afternoon . Promptly at that hour they started , and when they entered the Superintendent 's office outside the prison-pen they were received most courteously by Mr. Hibbard . At the same time his face wore an expression that made Miss Seraine shudder . His movements were sluggish , his manner uneasy .