three o'clock
I have heard that song several times , but never ` listened to the mocking-bird ' after all . The song in itself is beautiful , but , after hearing you whistle , I see that it is imperfect with the mocking-bird left out . This is rather a cold climate for that species of bird , Miss Sherwood , but I shall give a Halifax audience the pleasure of hearing one , if I have to import one from the South on purpose for the occasion . To-morrow at three o'clock , remember , Mr. Gurney , and may the fates be propitious ! '' When Mr. Sherwood learned of Dexie 's refusal to whistle , he was as eager to change her decision as any member of the club . For once Gussie sided with Dexie , and said all she could to influence her against it , but her motive was so apparent that her father reproved her sharply . When Mr. Ross and Lancy made their appearance , Dexie had to listen to the expostulations of three very urgent gentlemen ; and though she held to her refusal for some time , she was obliged to capitulate at last , stipulating that she should only be asked to whistle one piece .