three o’clock in the afternoon
The old man sat playing with his snuff-box and looking at his daughter in silent ecstasy . `` To-morrow , madame , '' said Godefroid , when the music ceased ; `` to-morrow your fate will be decided . I bring you good news . The celebrated Halpersohn is coming to see you at three o'clock in the afternoon . He has promised , '' added Godefroid in a low voice to Monsieur Bernard , `` to tell me the exact truth . '' The old man rose , and grasping Godefroid 's hand , drew him to a corner of the room beside the fireplace . `` Ah !