four o'clock
Her indifference , the absent-minded answer reassured him . He did not notice that her whole figure had relaxed . There was a faint tap on the door and the subdued secretary stood on the threshold . `` It is half-after four o'clock , mademoiselle , and your next client is waiting . '' Hayden rose . `` Time 's up , '' he said . `` But , señorita , when do you think the heirs will be ready to talk business ? ''