the afternoon about three o'clock
She was . not disappointed ; the first letter she opened read as follows : -- MADAM , -- Mr. Hoskin begs me to thank you for your kind inquiry . He is feeling a little stronger and will be glad to see you . His best time is in the afternoon about three o'clock . Could you make it convenient to call about that time ? ` I think it right to warn you that it would be well not to speak of anything that would be likely to excite him , for the doctor says that all hope of his recovery depends on his being kept quiet . -- I am , Madam , yours truly , ` ELLEN GIBBS . '