four o'clock
The next morning Mr Handycock appeared to be in somewhat better humour . One of the linendrapers who fitted out cadets , etcetera , `` on the shortest notice , '' was sent for , and orders given for my equipment , which Mr Handycock insisted should be ready on the day afterwards , or the articles would be left on his hands ; adding , that my place was already taken in the Portsmouth coach . The man made his promise , took my measure , and departed ; and soon afterwards Mr Handycock also quitted the house . At four o'clock Mr Handycock rapped at the door , and was let in -- but not by me . He ascended the stairs with three bounds , and coming into the parlour , cried , `` Well , Nancy , my love , how are you ? '' Then stooping over her , `` Give me a kiss , old girl . I 'm as hungry as a hunter .