three o'clock
And so I took a hate to my shoes . '' The ensuing explanation sent Miss White , breathless , to tell Mrs. Richie ; but Mrs. Richie was not at home . When David did not appear that afternoon after school , Mrs. Richie was disturbed . By three o'clock she was uneasy ; but it was nearly five before the quiver of apprehension grew into positive fright ; then she put on her things and walked down to the Maitland house . `` Is David here ? '' she demanded when Harris answered her ring ; `` please go up-stairs and look , Harris ; they may be playing in the nursery . I am worried . ''