three o'clock
As this was a frequent thing with her , it excited no comment . The West Avenue led from the door through the Park , and finally , after a long detour , ended at the main gate . At its farthest point there was a lake , surrounded by a dense growth of Scotch larch-trees , which formed a very good place for such a tryst -- although , for that matter , in so quiet a place as Chetwynde Park , they might have met on the main avenue without any fear of being noticed . Here , then , at three o'clock , Hilda went , and on reaching the spot found Gualtier waiting for her . She walked under the shadow of the trees before she said a word . `` You are punctual , '' said she at last . `` I have been here ever since noon . ''