three o’clock
He lifted his heavy figure with instant courtesy -- rather obsolete now -- and bowing to one side , sat down again . `` So I see , '' he said , dipping his pen into his ink . `` Since you did not turn around , you would better have said ` So I hear . ' It is three o'clock . '' `` So I hear . '' `` You said you would be ready . '' `` I am ready . ''