a quarter past four
But as he thought of it , he came to the conclusion that he did not much care what impression he might leave on the mind of Mr. Western ; -- and still less what impression he might leave on hers . He might probably succeed in creating a quarrel , and he was of opinion that Mr. Western was a man who would not quarrel lightly , but , when he did , would quarrel very earnestly . Having thought it all over with great deliberation , he went up-stairs , and in twenty minutes had his letter written . At a quarter past four he was at the Waterloo Station to see the departure of Miss Altifiorla . Even he could perceive that she was somewhat brighter in her attire than when he had met her early in the morning . He could not say what had been done , but something had been added to please his eyes . The gloves were not the same , nor the ribbons ; and he thought that he perceived that even the bonnet had been altered .