about two o'clock
Upon their arrival at the offices of Mainwaring & Co. they were given a cordial greeting by Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden , after which they passed on to the elegant private offices of Hugh Mainwaring . Mr. Whitney was visibly affected as he entered the familiar rooms , and to each one was forcibly recalled the memory of their meeting a few days before . A brief silence followed , and then in subdued tones they began to discuss the business which had now brought them there . At about two o'clock that afternoon , Scott found himself entering an ancient and dilapidated looking block in a rather disreputable part of the city . He had fulfilled his appointment with Mr. Sutherland , and after an hour 's conversation both gentlemen appeared very sanguine regarding the case under consideration . As Scott was taking leave , he produced Hobson 's card and related the particulars of their incidental meeting at Fair Oaks , and Hobson 's urgent invitation to call upon him at his office . Mr. Sutherland laughed .