about nine o’clock
And with that they departed . Night came on , and with it darkness , but Harley never moved . The fact was he was going through an examination of the human race to find a man good enough for Marguerite Andrews , and it speaks volumes for the interest she had suddenly inspired in his breast that it took him so long to find what he wanted . Along about nine o'clock he gave a deep sigh and returned to earth . `` I guess I 've got him , '' he said , wearily , rubbing his forehead , which began to ache a trifle . `` I 'll model him after the Professor . He 's a good fellow , moderately good-looking , has position , and certainly knows something , as professors go .