three o'clock
Berea met him in a pretty gown , a dress he had never seen her wear , a costume which transformed her into something entirely feminine . She seemed to have put away the self-reliant manner of the trail , and in its stead presented the lambent gaze , the tremulous lips of the bride . As he looked at her thus transfigured his heart cast out its hesitancy and he entered upon his new adventure without further question or regret . It was three o'clock of a fine , clear , golden afternoon as they said good-by to McFarlane and started eastward , as if for a little drive . Berrie held the reins in spite of Wayland 's protestations . `` These bronchos are only about half busted , '' she said . `` They need watching .