nine o'clock
Now what was it ? '' `` I do n't see why you should say that , Mistress Nellie . It is true we did have a talk together , and he examined some fresh books I have been making out and said that he was mightily pleased with my work . I went away at nine o'clock , and something may have occurred to upset him between that and dinner . '' `` All which means that you do n't mean to tell me anything about it , Master Cyril . Well , then , you may consider yourself in my black books altogether , '' she said petulantly . `` I am sorry that you should say so , '' he said .