about four o’clock
Adela beckoned to her friend , and the two walked apart . ` I 'm in such a fix , ' she began , speaking hurriedly , ` and there is n't a minute to lose . Mr. Mutimer has been having dinner with us ; Alfred invited him . And I expect Mr. Eldon to come about four o'clock . I met him yesterday on the Hill ; he came up just as I was looking out for Alfred with the glass , and I asked him if he would n't come and say good-bye to mother this afternoon . Of course I 'd no idea that Mr. Mutimer would come to dinner ; he always goes away for Sunday . Is n't it dreadfully awkward ? '