three o’clock
Talk it over with your mother ; let her judge whether she is frightened . I do n't believe she is as easily frightened , in general , as you ; but you will see . I will go and wait in the village , at the inn , and I beg you to let me know as soon as possible . Say by three o'clock . A simple _ yes _ or _ no _ on paper will do . Only , you know , in case of a _ yes _ I shall expect you , this time , to stick to your bargain . '' And with this Newman opened the door and let himself out .