two o’clock
There was no danger in her doing that , I know -- and yet I 'd have given almost everything I have , not to let her be shown about as she is . But I was threatened again , in the vilest , wickedest way -- I hardly know how to tell it , gentlemen , in the presence of such as you -- Jubber , you must know -- '' Just as Mrs. Peckover , with very painful hesitation , pronounced the last words , the hall clock of the Rectory struck two . She heard it , and stopped instantly . `` Oh , if you please , sir , was that two o'clock ? '' she asked , starting up with a look of alarm . `` Yes , Mrs. Peckover , '' said the rector ; `` but really , after having been indebted to you for so much that has deeply interested and affected us , we ca n't possibly think of letting you and little Mary leave the Rectory yet . '' `` Indeed we must , sir ; and many thanks to you for wanting to keep us longer , '' said Mrs. Peckover .