three
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At what time ? And where ? '' `` Well ... '' She looked at him with obvious hesitation , not knowing what to do , on the point of speaking and yet full of uneasiness and doubt . He pressed her : `` Oh , I entreat you ... answer me just one word ... and at once ... It would be a pity for him to find me here ... I entreat you ... '' She answered sharply : `` My name does n't matter ... We will see each other first and you shall explain to me ... Yes , we will meet ... Listen , to-morrow , at three o'clock , at the corner of the Boulevard ... '' At that exact moment , the door of the box opened , so to speak , with a bang , and Daubrecq appeared . `` Rats ! '' Lupin mumbled , under his breath , furious at being caught before obtaining what he wanted . Daubrecq gave a chuckle : `` So that 's it ... I thought something was up ... Ah , the telephone-trick : a little out of date , sir !