half past nine
And he must tread warily . Impulsive as he was by nature he could be as wary as a Red Indian when wariness would serve his purpose . He called up Mr. Dinwiddie on the telephone and asked if he might see him at once . It was only half past nine and Mr. Dinwiddie was just finishing his breakfast in bed , but he told his favorite cordially to `` come along . '' `` What is it ? '' asked Mr. Dinwiddie , as Clavering entered his bedroom fifteen minutes later . `` This is an early call .