half past three o'clock
I suggest that I proceed to ascertain if this machine is dead beyond hope of resurrection . If it is n't we 'll take it back to civilisation . If it is we 'll abandon it and walk . '' `` It is now half past three o'clock , '' she said , looking at her watch . `` Even if we are late in getting to Oak Cliff we must go there if possible , for I know papa will wait for us and be worried if we do not come . '' `` I 'll do the best I can , '' I said , hesitating a moment and vainly attempting to think of some discreet way in which to express what was on my mind . `` It will take some time , '' I finally said , `` and in the meanwhile you had better -- you had better -- '' `` Oh , I 'm going to , '' she laughed , and before I could look up she was on her way to the sunny side of the embankment on the further approach of the culvert .