five o'clock
Rachel could not trust herself to speak . Perhaps she had realized more fully than even the Bishop had done what the loss of the book was to Hester , at least , what it would be when she knew it was gone . `` Tell her , and give her that if she becomes excitable , '' said Dr. Brown , producing a minute bottle out of a voluminous pocket . `` And if you want me I shall be at Canon Wylde 's at five o'clock . I 'll look in anyhow before I go home . '' Rachel and the Bishop stood a moment in silence after he was gone , and then Rachel took up the little bottle , read the directions carefully , and turned to go up-stairs . The Bishop looked after her , but did not speak .