Six o'clock
`` It was formed , substantially , the first evening I saw him , and I hare never seen cause to alter it since . '' The several members of the family therewith fell into a general muse , with the single exception of Hugh , whose eyes and thoughts seemed to be occupied with Fleda 's living presence . Mr. Rossitur then requested that breakfast might be ready very early -- at six o'clock . `` Six o'clock ! '' exclaimed Mrs. Rossitur . `` I have to take a long ride , on business , which must be done early in the day . '' `` When will you be back ? ''