four in the afternoon
O that this countess was come and gone ! I have one comfort , however , in the midst of all my griefs ; and that is in your ladyship 's goodness , which gives me leave to assume the honoured title , that let what may happen , will always give me equal pride and pleasure , in subscribing myself , _ your ladyship 's most obliged sister , and humble servant _ , P.B. I will now pursue my last affecting subject ; for the visit is over ; but a sad situation I am in with Mr. B. for all that : but , bad as it is , I 'll try to forget it , till I come to it in course . At four in the afternoon Mr. B. came in to receive his guests , whom he expected at five . He came up to me . I had just closed my last letter ; but put it up , and set before me your ladyship 's play subjects . `` So , Pamela !