One o’clock
I have n't been down here one clear day yet , and I 'm taking an interest in the neighborhood already . '' Breakfast over , the two friends went out to idle away the morning under the shade of a tree in the park . Noon came , and Richard never appeared . One o'clock struck , and still there were no signs of an answer from Mr. Darch . Midwinter 's patience was not proof against the delay . He left Allan dozing on the grass , and went to the house to make inquiries . The town was described as little more than two miles distant ; but the day of the week happened to be market day , and Richard was being detained no doubt by some of the many acquaintances whom he would be sure to meet with on that occasion .