half past two o'clock
There is no doubt these housebreakers generally find out what chance there is of resistance , and , hearing that we were both away , may have decided on making an attempt . I have pretty well finished our business and ordered nearly all the provisions that Mrs. Cunningham requires . But I have to call at my lawyer 's , and that is generally a longish business . It is half past two o'clock now ; if we start from here at five we shall be down soon after eight , which will be quite soon enough . We shall have a couple of hours ' drive in the dark , but that wo n't matter , we have got the lamps . '' `` I am quite ready to start , father . I am engaged to sup with Reginald Ascot , but I will go over this afternoon and make my excuses . ''