two o'clock
But Katherine 's impulse on this occasion was not far in advance of her reason , and what had begun in a whirl of excitement was continued in a spirit of quiet persistence . To be sure , there was a moment of wavering , but even then she did not think seriously of turning back . Anyway , there was nothing marked or unusual in frequent drives to the club during this crisp golfing weather . It was after two o'clock when she reached the club . The links were dotted here and there with golfers , and the usual autumn quiet hung about the verandas and halls of the building , but in the office there was bustle and excitement . Katherine stood near the wide fireplace in the lower hall drawing off her gloves and looking through the office door . A man was telephoning , a big man with a quiet voice .