two o’clock
Despard read this letter over and over . Then he put it in his pocket , and walked up and down the room in deep thought . Then he took out Mrs. Thornton 's note and studied it for a long time . So the hours passed away , until at length two o'clock came and he set out for Thornton Grange . On entering the drawing-room , Mrs. Thornton was there . `` So you have come at last , '' said she , as they shook hands . `` As if I would not come ten times a day if I could , '' was the answer , in an impetuous voice .