four o'clock
The year was nearly over and my funds were exceedingly low , but I could not help making Owen believe that I had more money than I knew how to spend . Outside St. Cuthbert 's I met Mrs. Faulkner and Nina , and while Mrs. Faulkner was commenting upon my dejected appearance Nina told me frankly that I looked dirty . `` I have been up all night , '' I said , for there was no longer any reason why I should not explain what had happened . `` We were not in bed until four o'clock , '' Nina answered proudly . `` What have you been doing ? '' Mrs. Faulkner asked . `` I have been nursing a man who is ill , '' I replied .