two o'clock
If it were not that I know better , I would say that something lay heavily upon his mind . '' `` Humph ! a second case of that kind to-day ! Well , madam , I will join you at two o'clock , '' said the doctor , as he trotted off towards the negro quarters . Punctually at the hour the doctor presented himself at the luncheon table of Mrs. Brudenell . There were present Mrs. Brudenell , her two daughters , her son , and a tall , dark , distinguished looking man , whom the lady named as Colonel Mervin . The conversation , enlivened by a bottle of fine champagne , flowed briskly and cheerfully around the table .