two o’clock
` The number and rapidity of the arrivals are quite bewildering . Within the last ten minutes a stage-coach has driven up to the door , filled inside and out with distinguished characters , comprising Mr. Muddlebranes , Mr. Drawley , Professor Muff , Mr. X. Misty , Mr. X. X. Misty , Mr. Purblind , Professor Rummun , The Honourable and Reverend Mr. Long Eers , Professor John Ketch , Sir William Joltered , Doctor Buffer , Mr. Smith -LRB- of London -RRB- , Mr. Brown -LRB- of Edinburgh -RRB- , Sir Hookham Snivey , and Professor Pumpkinskull . The ten last-named gentlemen were wet through , and looked extremely intelligent . ' ` _ Sunday _ , _ two o'clock _ , _ p.m. _ ` The Honourable and Reverend Mr. Long Eers , accompanied by Sir William Joltered , walked and drove this morning . They accomplished the former feat in boots , and the latter in a hired fly . This has naturally given rise to much discussion . ` I have just learnt that an interview has taken place at the Boot-jack and Countenance between Sowster , the active and intelligent beadle of this place , and Professor Pumpkinskull , who , as your readers are doubtless aware , is an influential member of the council .