about three in the afternoon
All the house was lordly in its style and arrangements . That first night I slept the sleep of the weary . The next day I spent in my room , occupied with my own sad thoughts . At about three in the afternoon I saw _ him _ come up the avenue My heart throbbed violently . My eyes were riveted upon that well-known face , how loved ! how dear ! In vain I tried to conjecture the reason why he should come .