three o’clock in the afternoon
The artist enters hurriedly and bows while turning his sleeves up . Madame -- My dear Silvani , this is unbearable . Silvani -- Very sorry , very , but could not come any sooner . I have been dressing hair since three o'clock in the afternoon . I have just left the Duchesse de W. , who is going to the Ministry this evening . She sent me home in her brougham . Lisette , give me your mistress 's combs , and put the curling-tongs in the fire .