Ten o'clock
`` We will have prayers in about ten minutes , '' said Mr. W. , as he handed him the razor and shaving box . The man appeared and behaved with due propriety at family worship . After breakfast he thanked the farmer and his wife for their hospitality , and parting went on his journey . Ten o'clock came , but Mr. N. had not arrived . So Mr. and Mrs. W. started for the meeting-house , not doubting they would find him there . But they were disappointed . A goodly number of people were inside the meeting-house , and a goodly number outside , but the minister had not arrived .