two in the afternoon
But none came . And all day seven of Gourlay 's horses champed idly in their stalls . Barbie had a weekly market now , and , as it happened , that was the day it fell on . At two in the afternoon Gourlay was standing on the gravel outside the Red Lion , trying to look wise over a sample of grain which a farmer had poured upon his great palm . Gibson approached with false voice and smile . `` Gosh , Mr. Gourlay ! '' he cried protestingly , `` have ye forgotten whatna day it is ?