nine o'clock
As he parted from the latter , he ventured to give her hand a slight squeeze . `` I will call to-morrow morning , '' he said . `` Can I see you before I go to my work ? '' `` Yes , '' said Florence ; `` I shall be at home at '' -- she paused a moment -- `` nine o'clock , '' she said somewhat eagerly . `` What ! a rendezvous so early ? '' exclaimed Edith , with a laugh .