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Before she could say anything more , they were interrupted by the entrance of Dr Lawrence . With a surprised look and smile he said -- `` I have been invited to dine with our friend Captain Wopper , but did not anticipate the pleasure of meeting Miss Gray here . '' Emma explained that she also had been invited to dine with the Captain , along with her mother and brother , but had supposed that that was all the party , as he , the Captain , had mentioned no one else , and had been particular in begging her to come an hour before the time , for the purpose of going over his new villa with him , and giving him her private opinion of it . `` I am punctual , '' she added , consulting her watch ; `` it is just four o'clock . '' `` Four ! Then what is the dinner hour ? '' `` Five , '' answered Emma .