about three
o'clock in the afternoon
`` But I guess I 'll manage to get around , especially if I keep the guide-book on hand for reference . '' His first duty in the morning , even before he had breakfast , was to go to the post office . Of course , he found no letter there for him . He inquired at the information office about the Westville mail , and ascertained that the next pouch from that place would be ready for delivery about three o'clock in the afternoon . `` I 'll wait for that , '' he thought . `` And then , if there is no word , I 'll take the first train home . '' To tell the truth , Ralph was growing anxious .