about three o'clock
Delamere was not there . Stepping next into the office , he asked the clerk if young Mr. Delamere had been at the hotel . `` Yes , sir , '' returned the man at the desk , `` he was here at luncheon , and then went out fishing in a boat with several other gentlemen . I think they came back about three o'clock . I 'll find out for you . '' He rang the bell , to which a colored boy responded . `` Front , '' said the clerk , `` see if young Mr. Delamere 's upstairs .