four o'clock
At last , with a pinched heart , she went up the great staircase , and found Reckage writing at her own table in the drawing-room . He turned quickly , and jumped to his feet at the rustle of her dress . He was looking unusually handsome , she thought , very animated , very dashing . `` You will forgive these clothes , '' said he , `` but I have ordered Pluto round at four o'clock , and I am going for a long ride . '' `` What a strange idea ! '' she answered , taking off her gloves . `` Where are you going ? ''