three o'clock
That luncheon took a long time . Basking in the smiles of his Dolly , he gradually forgot stocks , shares , backwardations , and contangoes . Then , when they came from Birch 's , Dolly wanted to see the new frescoes at the Royal Exchange , and she had to be obeyed . It was quite three o'clock when he bethought himself that , though wooing was very pleasant , he had several important letters to write , and must return to his office . `` Thank you , Jack , dear , for being so nice to me to-day , '' whispered Dolly , as they strolled towards the entrance of the Exchange ; `` and thank you especially for letting me have the church decorated . The roses will make the dear old place look sweetly pretty . '' Jack stared .