one o'clock
And have you seen him since ? '' `` Yes , madame . He came again this morning very early , to see whether we were punctual . It was all to be completed by one o'clock , and , as it is not quite ten , you perceive that we will certainly have done in time . But I must ask you to see the countess and request permission for the workmen to be admitted to her boudoir . Will you be so good as to convey the message ? '' Lucretia cast a glance of shame at her faded gown .