two o'clock
Moreover , it was impossible to explain my conduct to him without showing up Coleman , an extreme measure for which I was by no means prepared . Besides , every one would think , if I were to do so , that I was actuated by a paltry spirit of malice , and that would have been worse to bear than anything . No -- turn my gaze to whichever side I. would , the horizon seemed alike clouded ; there was no comfort for me anywhere . I looked at my watch -- two o'clock ! Three long hours to dinner-time , in which I might do what I liked . _ What I liked _ ! there was mockery in the very sound .