about two o’clock
`` Then of course I 'll come . And now I must tear myself away . Good-night ! '' On the following day , at about two o'clock , Despard called again . Mrs. Thornton had been writing , and the desk was strewn with papers . `` I know I am disturbing you , '' said he , after the usual greetings . `` I see that you are writing , so I will not stay but a moment .