three o'clock
Jonah always wanted to know where she was going , and had forbidden her to make friends with the neighbours , for in Cardigan Street friendship with neighbours generally ended in a fight or the police court . She had never defied Jonah before , but her anger was burning with a steady flame . She 'd show him ! `` I 'll meet yer at three o'clock opposite the church , '' she cried , and walked away . She gave Jonah his meal in silence , and sent Ray off on a message before two o'clock . But Jonah seemed to have nothing to do this afternoon , and sat , contrary to custom , reading the newspaper . Ada watched the clock anxiously , fearing she would be baulked .