4 p.m.
Mr. Daw was a colonel in the late war , commanding the regiment in which his son was a lieutenant . Plucky old boy , backbone of New Hampshire granite . Before taking his leave , the colonel delivered himself of an invitation as if he were issuing a general order . Miss Daw has a few friends coming , at 4 p.m. , to play croquet on the lawn -LRB- parade-ground -RRB- and have tea -LRB- cold rations -RRB- on the piazza . Will we honor them with our company ? -LRB- or be sent to the guard-house . -RRB- My father declines on the plea of ill-health .