nearly half past two
If the ship docked at two they could hardly arrive at the house until four . It would take at least two hours to get through the customs . Oh , would the moment never come when she would see his dear face and clasp him in her arms ? It was nearly half past two when suddenly the front door bell rang . Her heart leaping to her mouth , she rushed to the top of the stairs . It was only Mr. Parker , who had dropped in on the chance of finding his associate already arrived . To-day the president of the Americo-African Mining Company was in the highest spirits .