one o'clock
Who that is I do not know , and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery , and comes to me privately and says , ` Dr Bewley , I was guilty of that act of folly ; but now I bitterly repent , and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned . ' Now , young gentlemen , it gives me pain to address you all for one boy 's sin , and I have only this to say , that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud ; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting ; come to me when the examination is done . -- Mr Morris , it is ten minutes past ten . At one o'clock your examination is over , and the studies are at an end for the day . -- Now , my dear boys , I wish you all success , and I trust that you will show Mr Morris that his mathematical efforts on your behalf have not been in vain . '' There was an end to the painful silence half a minute later , as the Doctor closed the door after him , not loudly , but it seemed to echo among the great beams of the building , while it was long before his slow , heavy step died away upon the gravel path outside . `` Now , young gentlemen , '' said Morris sharply , `` our Principal 's address is not to interfere with my examination .