five o'clock
By Tuesday morning he had decided for the truth ; that would give more piquancy to a pleasant little jest he had in mind . At breakfast he informed her , as if casually , and it amused him to see that she did not believe him . ` You 'll be anxious to tell your mother . Go and spend the day with her , but be back by five o'clock ; then we 'll talk things over . I have business with the lawyers again . ' Clem repaired to the Close . Late in the afternoon she and her husband again met at home , and by this time Joseph 's elation had convinced her that he was telling the truth .