the hour of two
This has occasioned me the deepest regret . It is , I think , unavailing that I should further write to you my mind upon the subject , as I possess such strong evidence that my written word will not be respected by you . I have , therefore , no alternative now but to invite you to come to me here ; and this I do , hoping that I may induce you to listen to that authority which I can not but suppose you acknowledge to be vested in the office which I hold . I shall be glad to see you on to-morrow , Tuesday , as near the hour of two as you can make it convenient to yourself to be here , and I will take care to order that refreshment shall be provided for yourself and your horse . I am , Reverend Sir , & c. & c. & c. , THOS . BARNUM . `` My dear , '' he said , when he did again encounter his wife that night , `` I have written to Mr. Crawley , and I thought I might as well bring up the copy of my letter . ''