four o'clock
Immediately within the windows , indeed , the daylight held its own ; but when she rose and turned to him her back was towards the casement , and the firelight which lit up her face flickered uncertainly , and left him in doubt whether she were moved or not . `` You have eaten nothing ! '' she said , while he stood pondering what she would say . `` And it is four o'clock ! I am sorry ! '' Her tone , which took shame to herself , gave him a new surprise . He stopped her as she turned to the dresser .