three o’clock
In spite of his partiality for his nephew , the case against him certainly looked very strong . Hector , however , determined to make his defense even stronger . `` I would like to ask Platt , '' he said , `` at what time this took place ? '' `` At three o'clock . '' `` How do you know it was three ? '' asked the principal , sharply . `` Because I heard the clock on the village church strike three . ''