one o'clock
Her walk was her habitual time for thinking out her plans for the day . And when it was writing that she had to do , and the weather was fine , that particular hillside with its splendid shade so restful for the eyes and so stimulating to the mind became her work-shop . She thought that she was helped as much by the colors of grass and foliage as by the softened light and the tranquil view out over hills and valleys . When she had finished her article she consulted the little nickel watch she carried in her bag and discovered that it was only one o'clock . She had counted on getting through at three or half past . Two hours gained . How could she best use them .