six o'clock
All of which was nothing but words , reflected Roger pettishly . It all came to this , that he had a most ticklish evening ahead ! On the path as a rider greeted him , his reply was a dismal frown . * * * * * Laura 's suitor arrived at six o'clock . In his study Roger heard the bell , listened a moment with beating heart , then raised himself heavily from his chair and went into the hallway . `` Ah , yes ! It 's you ! ''