five o’clock
The day dragged on . Aynesworth hated it all , and was weary long before it was half over . Everyone who came was angry , and a good many came whom Wingrave refused to see . Just before five o'clock , young Nesbitt entered the room unannounced . Aynesworth started towards him with a little exclamation . The young man 's evident excitement terrified him , and he feared a tragedy . Malcolmson , too , half rose to his feet .