twelve o'clock
That , of course , I can not do . '' Then the rector walked across to the Hall , and sent up word by Matthew that he was there , and would be glad to see Mr. Prosper , if Mr. Prosper were disengaged . But Matthew , after an interval of a quarter of an hour , came back with merely a note : `` I am not very well , and an interview at the present moment would only be depressing . But I would be glad to see my sister , if she would come across to-morrow at twelve o'clock . I think it would be well that I should see some one , and she is now the nearest . -- P.P. '' Then there arose a great discussion at the rectory as to what this note indicated . `` She is now the nearest ! ''