ten o'clock
He was a fine fellow -- a regular `` sockdologer '' -- weighing six pounds and a half . But I heartily wished him safe in the bottom of the river . I have laid the pole away , and intend to bring it to you for repairs . But it is ten o'clock , and father suggests that , if I wish to get to the post-office before the mail closes , I had `` better make tracks . '' So I must stop . Love to all . Yours affectionately , A. Winters .