Two o'clock
So she made some trivial excuse , which , however , did not deceive her auditor . But the latter deemed it wise to say no more just then , and silently followed her young friend into the dining-room . Dinner being over they went up to Rosamond 's chamber , the closet of which contained the bridal robes . '' _ Two o'clock _ , '' said Rosamond , consulting her watch , then bringing out the rich white satin and exquisite overskirt of lace , she continued , `` I shall have just time to try this on , hear your story and get dressed before Mr. Browning comes . How short the day seems with you here ! I told him I 'd be sitting in that little box which you possibly noticed , built on the gate-post against the tree . -- And he 'll be so disappointed not to find me there , that maybe you wo n't mind my leaving you awhile when the sun is right over the woods . ''