three p.m
Merton read the letter aloud ; there was no date of place , but there were the words : ` March 6 , 2.45 P.M. ` SIR , -- Perhaps I ought to say my Lord -- ' ` What a fool the fellow is , ' said Merton . ` Why ? ' ` Shows he is an educated man . ' ` You may obtain news as to the mortal remains of your kinsman , the late Marquis of Restalrig , and as to his Will , by walking in the Burlington Arcade on March 11 , between the hours of three and half - past three p.m. . You must be attired in full mourning costume , carrying a glove in your left hand , and a black cane , with a silver top , in your right . A lady will drop her purse beside you . You will accost her . '