four o'clock
Very gray and stern did Mr. Thornton look , as he passed out through his wondering clerks . He was away about half an hour ; and scarcely less stern did he look when he returned , although his errand had been successful . He wrote two lines on a slip of paper , put it in an envelope , and sealed it up . This he gave to one of the clerks , saying : -- ` I appointed Watson -- he who was a packer in the warehouse , and who went into the police -- to call on me at four o'clock . I have just met with a gentleman from Liverpool who wishes to see me before he leaves town . Take care to give this note to Watson when he calls . ' The note contained these words : ` There will be no inquest .