four o'clock
He went so far as to call Saunders a doddering fool and a great many other things that Saunders had not in the least expected . The Englishman was stubborn . They had it back and forth , from legal and other points of view , and finally Britt gave in to his colleague , reserving the right to laugh when it was all over . Saunders , with a determination that surprised even himself , called for a conference of all parties in Wyckholme 's study , at four o'clock . It was nearly six before Lady Deppingham arrived , although she had but forty steps to traverse . Mr. and Mrs. Browne were there fully half an hour earlier . Deppingham appeared at four and then went away .