four o'clock
Will you receive me this afternoon ? '' She knew then what it was that she had been hoping for . She looked down at him and smiled . `` At four o'clock , '' she invited . She nodded , touched her horse lightly with the whip , and cantered off . Prince Shan found himself suddenly accosted by a dozen acquaintances , all plying him with questions . He listened to them with an amused smile .