nine o'clock
`` Besides , I do n't feel sleepy now . '' They decided to sit down and while away the time , and were not at a loss for topics of conversation . At half-past six they had taken their places in the cars , in the full anticipation of a pleasant journey . At nine o'clock the train entered the Old Colony depot . As they entered , Julia began to show signs of uneasiness . `` I am afraid there will be no one here to meet me , '' she said . `` Then I 'll see you safe home , '' said Sam , rather hoping that it would be necessary for him to do so .