eight
o’clock
Your devoted , I was amused at the facetious tone of his letter and also at the whimsical nature of his request . There was a charming display of confidence and candor in his language , and nothing in the world could have induced me to deceive him or repay his confidence with ingratitude . I gave my servant a theatre ticket , and he left the house at eight o'clock . A few minutes later , Daspry arrived . I showed him the letter . `` Well ? ''