What charactor was late for a very important date?

The character who was late for a very important date is the White Rabbit from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." He famously exclaims, "Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be late!" as he rushes through the story, setting off the chain of events that leads Alice to Wonderland. His obsession with punctuality and his frantic demeanor are key elements of his character.