two o'clock
A dozen times she had put his money aside for him , but it had as constantly melted away , sometimes in the purchase of flowers , at others in the shape of a subscription got up for the benefit of an old gendarme . Besides , she was counting on Philippe and was astonished not to see him make his appearance with his two hundred francs . It was regular bad luck , seeing that the day before yesterday she had again given Satin an outfit , a perfect trousseau this time , some twelve hundred francs ' worth of dresses and linen , and now she had not a louis remaining . Toward two o'clock , when Nana was beginning to be anxious , Labordette presented himself . He brought with him the designs for the bed , and this caused a diversion , a joyful interlude which made the young woman forget all her troubles . She clapped her hands and danced about . After which , her heart bursting wish curiosity , she leaned over a table in the drawing room and examined the designs , which Labordette proceeded to explain to her .