ten o'clock
`` That , '' said I , `` is a story too long , Eugenia , for a moment so interesting as this . I also might ask you the same question ; but it is now one o'clock in the morning , and , therefore , too late to begin with inquiry . This one question , however , I must ask -- are you a mother ? '' `` I am , '' said Eugenia , `` of the most lovely boy that ever blessed the eyes of a parent ; he is now in perfect health and fast asleep -- come to-morrow , at ten o'clock , and you shall see him . '' `` To-morrow , '' said I , with surprise , `` to-morrow , Eugenia ? why am I to quit your house ? '' `` That also you shall know , to-morrow , '' said she ; `` but now you must do as you are desired .