7 o'clock
asked Mrs. Gurney of her husband . `` Yes , dear , I received a telegram this morning from a man who lives in L -- , who said he thought he would suit me . He stated he could give first-class references , and that he had been in the business from a boy . He also stated he would make personal application , and would take the next train for this place : so I am expecting him on the 7 o'clock . I left word with Johnson to drive him here , and he may arrive at any moment . '' `` But , my dear , '' said his wife , `` is it not rather risky for him to come ? You may not like his appearance , and if even in this respect everything is satisfactory , his credentials may not be so . ''