nearly
seven o'clock
Hardy was confused by this sudden appeal . `` I have n't been long enough here to judge , '' he said . `` I have always considered Miss Winter very beautiful . I see it is nearly seven o'clock , and I have a call or two to make in the village . I should think you ought to get some rest after this tiring day , Captain East ? '' `` What are you going to do , Tom ? '' `` Well , I was thinking of just throwing a fly over the mill tail .