9:30 A.M
The lady of the palace retired to her chamber by no means contented with the result of her first grand party at Barchester . Slope versus Harding Two or three days after the party , Mr. Harding received a note begging him to call on Mr. Slope , at the palace , at an early hour on the following morning . There was nothing uncivil in the communication , and yet the tone of it was thoroughly displeasing . It was as follows : MY DEAR MR. HARDING , Will you favour me by calling on me at the palace to-morrow morning at 9:30 A.M. . The bishop wishes me to speak to you touching the hospital . I hope you will excuse my naming so early an hour . I do so as my time is greatly occupied .