six o’clock
replied Veronique , addressing Denise , in whose eyes the tears rose instantly . `` She has just arrived from New York , '' she added , by way of introduction to Gerard . The engineer put several questions about the new world to the young woman , while Veronique , leaving them alone , went to look at the third and more distant lake of the Gabou . It was six o'clock as Veronique and Gerard returned in the boat toward the chalet . `` Well ? '' she said , looking at him . `` You have my promise . ''