hour after two o'clock
`` That , '' said he , `` is one of the most unexpected communications I ever had in my life , and one which it is most difficult to answer . Just read it . '' The letter , which was very short , was as follows : -- `` The Marquis of Brotherton presents his compliments to the Dean of Brotherton , and begs to say that he thinks that some good might now be done by a personal interview . Perhaps the Dean will not object to call on the Marquis here at some hour after two o'clock to-morrow . `` Scumberg 's Hotel , `` Albemarle Street . '' _ 29th June , 187 -- _ . '' `` But we go to-morrow , '' said Mary .