one o'clock
She was so happy when she was acting for others ; and so excellent in action when she had another one to think for her ! She was so trusting and trustworthy that any husband would adore her ! Then Priscilla walked slowly into the house , got her prayer-book , and returning to her seat under the tree read the marriage service . It was one o'clock when she went up-stairs to write her letter , and it had not yet struck eleven when she first seated herself beneath the tree . Her letter , when written , was as follows : -- Nuncombe Putney , August 25 , 186 -- . DEAREST DOROTHY , I got your letter this morning , and I think it is better to answer it at once , as the time is very short . I have been thinking about it with all my mind , and I feel almost awe-stricken lest I should advise you wrongly .