three o'clock
Abbie took the name of the senior partner , replaced the check , and was by her own fire again . The mother had n't stirred . All the next day she waited for the rattle of the bell . At three o'clock she sprang to the ` phone . `` This Miss Todd -- postmistress ? '' `` Yes . '' `` Got your check -- bought you twenty Rock Creek at ten -- mail you certificate to-morrow . ''