half past
three
`` Then tell me where I can meet you -- in the street -- it matters not where -- at any hour you wish -- provided that I can see you . I will greet you ; I will say , I love you ; and then go away . '' She hesitated , almost distracted . As the coupe stopped at the door , she whispered hastily : `` I will be at La Trinite to-morrow , at half past three . '' After alighting , she said to her coachman : `` Take M. du Roy home . '' When he returned , his wife asked : `` Where have you been ? '' He replied in a low voice : `` I have been to send an important telegram . ''