three o’clock
As our concerns are no longer between us alone , I must protect myself against anyone who would be likely to accuse me of not giving you what I could afford . For your advice I thank you , but remember that in withdrawing from me your affection you have lost all right to offer me counsel . ' He went out and posted this at once . By three o'clock the furniture of his room was arranged . He had not kept a carpet ; that was luxury , and beyond his due . His score of volumes must rank upon the mantelpiece ; his clothing must be kept in the trunk . Cups , plates , knives , forks , and spoons would lie in the little open cupboard , the lowest section of which was for his supply of coals .