three o'clock
`` Wo n't you -- please ? '' She considered an instant , then said frankly : `` Of course that would be delightful , and I ca n't think of a real reason why I should n't do it . What time is it , please ? '' `` Only three o'clock . We 'll have time for a splendid drive and I 'll promise to get you back at any hour you say -- after dinner . '' `` It must be early . '' `` It shall be .