four o'clock in the afternoon
He only who bears his own burden can bear the burden of another ; he only who has labored shall dwell at ease , or help others from the mire to the rock . Miss Dasomma was ready to begin at once , and Hester gradually increased her hours of practice , till her mother interfered lest she should injure her health . But there was in truth little danger , for Hester was forcing nothing -- only indulging to the full her inclination , eager to perfect her own delight , and the more eager that she was preparing delight for others . They had not been home more than a week , when one Sunday morning , that is at four o'clock in the afternoon , Mr. Vavasor called -- which was not quite agreeable to Mrs. Raymount , who liked their Sundays kept quiet . He was shown to Mr. Raymount 's study . `` I am sorry , '' he said , `` to call on a Sunday , but I am not so enviably situated as you , Mr. Raymount ; I have not my time at my command . When other people make their calls .