Nearly four o'clock in the afternoon
Through Julie 's stormy heart there swept longings and bitternesses inexpressible . What did she care for the little house and all its luxuries ! She was sorry that she had fettered herself with it ... . Nearly four o'clock in the afternoon , and no letter -- not a word ! `` Julie , '' said the Duchess , softly , in her ear , `` you know you ca n't live here alone . I 'm afraid Freddie would make a fuss . '' `` I 've thought of that , '' said Julie , wearily .