three o'clock
he said ; `` or will you come into my smoking-room ? I would like to smoke a little before going to bed . '' `` You may smoke in my boudoir , of course , '' she answered kindly , though she was surprised at the request . It was half-past three o'clock . They went into the softly lighted little room , where the embers of the fire were still glowing upon the hearth . Corona dropped her furs upon a chair , and sat down upon one side of the chimney piece . Astrardente sank wearily into a deep easy-chair opposite her , and having found a cigarette , lighted it , and began to smoke .