nine o'clock
I unfolded the paper , as he stood watching me keenly . The note was in handwriting with which I was well familiar . `` My DEAR LITTLE PEGGY , I am very , very sorry , -- but surely you know that what you ask is impossible . I shall try to find time to run out and see you at the usual place , Friday night at nine o'clock . Do not be afraid , little woman ; everything will come out all right . You know I shall see that you are well looked after ; that you do not want for anything . Burn this after you read it .