three o'clock
At the mention of this sum the aunt forgot herself and shrieked to her niece , bidding her squeeze their throats , since she had them in her grasp . She was meaning the men , of course . Then they both embraced again , but in the midst of her rejoicing Nana 's face , as she led the talk back to the subject of Louiset , seemed to be overshadowed by a sudden recollection . `` Is n't it a bore I 've got to go out at three o'clock ? '' she muttered . `` It IS a nuisance ! '' Just then Zoe came in to say that lunch was on the table .