nearly ten o'clock
he said , in tones of admiration . `` It was bought at Ball & Black 's , '' said Mrs. Rockwell . `` If it should not keep good time , or anything should happen to it , I advise you to take it there , and they will repair it for you . '' Dick perceived by his new watch that it was nearly ten o'clock , and rose to go . He was kindly invited to renew his visit , and promised to do so . Just as he was leaving the room , Mr. Rockwell handed a sealed envelope to Dick , saying , `` Put this in your pocket , Richard . It will be time enough to open it when you get home . ''