three o'clock
The wan glimmer of a misty October dawn was very welcome after this pictured darkness . Yet it brought reflections that did not tend to soothe her mind . Several letters for her lay on the breakfast-table ; among them , one from Arnold Jacks , which she opened hurriedly . It proved to be a mere note , saying that at last he had found a house which seemed in every respect suitable , and he wished Irene to go over it with him as soon as possible ; he would call for her at three o'clock . `` Remember , '' he added , `` you dine with us . We are by ourselves . '' She glanced at her father , as if to acquaint him with this news ; but the Doctor was deep in a leading-article , and she did not disturb him .