four o'clock
he asked , taking from his pocket the summoning letter . A glance showed that he was not mistaken : he gave Elizabeth the letter to read . She smiled . `` You were summoned for four o'clock , I see ; but we had to appear earlier : I was examined as soon as I arrived , and I was summoned to appear at half-past two . '' Fandor was annoyed with himself : he might have guessed it ! He was vexed because he had not been on the watch in the passage whilst this examination was proceeding . He was moving towards Monsieur Fuselier 's room , the magistrate in charge of the Auteuil affair , and he must have looked his vexation , for Elizabeth said : `` I am a little to blame , perhaps , that you had not due notice , but what could I do !