nine o’clock in the morning
He raised his handkerchief and she looked for a moment at the long scar . Her face grew serious . `` Another half-inch , '' she murmured , -- `` Hugh , what an abominable thing ! A deliberate attempt at murder here , at nine o'clock in the morning , in the Park ! I ca n't understand it . '' `` Well , I 've been under fire before , '' he remarked , smiling . `` Get into my car at once , '' she directed .