one o'clock
It was twenty minutes past two when I called at their store . `` I am sorry , '' I said to one of the firm , whom I first met , speaking in a husky , agitated voice , `` to inform you that I shall not be able to lift my note that falls due to-day . '' His brows fell instantly . `` I had made every arrangement to meet it , '' I continued , `` and was to receive the money at one o'clock to-day , but was unexpectedly disappointed . I have tried since to raise the amount , but find it too late in the day . '' The man 's brows fell still lower , while his eyes remained steadily fixed upon my face . `` I shall have to ask you to extend it for me . ''