four o'clock
`` It 's a queer family all around . I wonder what 's being cooked up now . '' As the time of Farrell 's expected return drew near Pauline 's despair and anger increased with every moment . When four o'clock struck she arose and walked nervously out to the garage to ask if any word had been received from Farrell . She found Owen there . As she turned toward him , after her futile questioning , Pauline 's grief suddenly mounted to anger . `` It is after four , and Farrell has not returned , '' she exclaimed .