two o'clock
asked Kenelm . `` Oh , he has taken the rail to his office ; but he will be back long before dinner , and of course you dine with us . '' `` You 're very hospitable , but -- '' `` No buts : I will take no excuse . Do n't fear that you shall have only mutton-chops and a rice-pudding ; and , besides , I have a children 's party coming at two o'clock , and there will be all sorts of fun . You are fond of children , I am sure ? '' `` I rather think I am not . But I have never clearly ascertained my own inclinations upon that subject . ''