two
o'clock
It was impossible to get away now . `` Lovell , '' said John , in an unusually grave voice , `` I told you I wanted to speak a word with you , and this is the only time I can make sure of finding you alone . '' Frank was busy huddling his treasures back into the writing-case . `` Drive on , old fellow , '' said he , `` there 's lots of time ; it 's not two o'clock yet . '' `` Lovell , '' proceeded John , `` you are an old friend of mine , and I have a great regard for you , but I have a duty to perform , and I must go through with it . Point-blank , on your honour as a gentleman , I ask you , _ Are you _ or _ are you not _ engaged to be married to Miss Molasses ? '' Frank coloured , hesitated , looked confused , and then got angry .