about five o'clock
What can I do for you , Mr. Carruthers ? '' `` Will you inform me , Mr. Scott , of the earliest hour at which I can see Mr. Mainwaring ? I called at his city office and was directed here ; but the butler states that Mr. Mainwaring is away from home , and is unable to say when he will return , or how soon he would be at liberty to see me . '' `` Mr. Mainwaring will probably return about five o'clock ; but it is rather difficult for me to state when you could see him , as he is entertaining a number of guests , and it is doubtful if he would care to attend to any business just at this time , unless it were of special importance . '' `` My business with Mr. Mainwaring is of special importance , '' replied the other ; `` and I would be very glad if he could give me a little time to-morrow . '' `` Perhaps , if you would give me some intimation of its nature , '' Scott suggested , `` Mr. Mainwaring might consent to make an appointment for the following day . I hardly think he would see you sooner .