nine o'clock
said he flinging the gloves down . `` You are very late ! '' `` No , '' said Fleda quietly , -- `` it is not time for aunt Lucy to be down yet . '' `` Do n't you have breakfast before nine o'clock ? '' `` Yes -- by half-past eight generally . '' `` Strange way of getting along on a farm ! -- Well I ca n't wait -- I promised Thorn I would meet him this morning -- Barby !