about four o'clock
I do _ hope _ they are in to-day ! '' But alas ! the butler announced `` Not at home , '' in reply to Darsie 's inquiry , then , seeing the blank disappointment on the young face , he added graciously : `` The young ladies are out for a ride . They will probably be home about four o'clock . Will you not step in and wait ? '' Darsie brightened instantly . Four o'clock , and she had promised to be back by five .