seven o'clock
But public opinion was strong in Grange Lane -- stronger than a new Rector . The Banker and the Doctor and the Indian Colonel , not to speak of old Mr Western , were disposed to grant the request of the Curate ; and when even Mr Proctor forsook his side , the Rector himself yielded . `` Though it is against my judgment , '' he said , `` and I see no advantage to be gained by it , the meeting had better be held in the Rectory , this evening at seven o'clock . '' `` Most of us dine at seven o'clock , '' said Dr Marjoribanks . `` This evening at eight o'clock , '' said the Rector , severely . `` I will request all the witnesses to be in attendance , and we must hope to find Mr Wentworth 's witness of sufficient importance to justify the change . At eight o'clock this evening , in my house , gentlemen , '' said the Rector .