four in the
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`` It -- I -- it depends upon other people how long I remain . '' He smiled slightly , and his smile was not unpleasant ; it lighted up the darkness of his face in an agreeable manner . `` So I should suppose . I will call upon you to-morrow at four in the afternoon . I should like to have a little conversation with you about your voice . Adieu , _ meine Damen _ . '' With a slight bow which sufficiently dismissed us , he turned to the desk again , and we went away .