Nine o'clock
A startled frown gathered quickly on his brow . '' _ What ? _ ... Then I 'm late indeed . _ Nine o'clock ! _ I do n't see how it 's possible ... '' He seized Commissioner O'Neill 's suitcase from the operating-table , with a panic show of hurry . Kern 's voice took on a cheering inflection . `` Do n't you mind , Mr. V.V. All the swells 'll be late .