one o'clock
He had expected tears and grief , but instead he found a strange , unconcerned calmness that surprised and puzzled him . Soon after Billy 's departure Rita saddled her horse and rode after him . Mrs. Bays forbade her going , but for the first time in her life the girl sullenly refused to answer her mother , and rode away in dire rebellion . Court convened at one o'clock , and Patsy Clark was called to the stand . The State 's attorney began his examination-in-chief : -- _ Question . _ -- `` State your name . '' _ Answer by Patsy .