half past four
He was flattered at the success of his drawing ; she looked upon him with more interest now that she was aware of this small talent . He was restless next day . He thought of going to lunch at the tea-shop , but he was certain there would be many people there then , and Mildred would not be able to talk to him . He had managed before this to get out of having tea with Dunsford , and , punctually at half past four -LRB- he had looked at his watch a dozen times -RRB- , he went into the shop . Mildred had her back turned to him . She was sitting down , talking to the German whom Philip had seen there every day till a fortnight ago and since then had not seen at all . She was laughing at what he said .