nine o'clock
`` Well , we will start presently ; but take off your hat and come and sit on my knee a little while first ; breakfast will be late this morning , and we need not hurry . Did you get something to eat ? '' he asked , as he seated himself by the fire and drew her to his side . `` Yes , papa , I ate a cracker , and I think I will not get very hungry before nine o'clock ; and I 'm very glad we have so much time for our walk , '' she replied , as she took her place on his knee . `` Shall we not start soon ? '' `` Presently , '' he said , stroking her hair ; `` but it will not hurt you to get well warmed first , for it is a sharp morning . '' `` You are very careful of me , dear papa , '' she said , laying her head on his breast , `` and oh !