about nine o'clock in the evening
On and on sped the train , making but few stops . There was a dining-car attached but I was travelling on a cheap scale , and made my dinner and supper from the generous lunch the widow had provided . Mr. Price went to the dining-car and also the smoker . He returned about nine o'clock in the evening , just as I was falling into a light doze . `` Thought I 'd get a sleeper , '' he explained . `` But they are all full , so I 'll have to snooze beside you here . '' His breath smelt strongly of liquor , but I had no right to object , and he dropped heavily into the seat .