About nine o'clock
But you might come there , if you care to , Bert , '' he added . `` All right , I 'll see about it . '' Dave and the others had already made up their minds what to do about Mr. Fordham . About nine o'clock they sent a message to the elderly gentleman 's room , stating they wished to see him on a matter of importance to himself , and adding that Mr. Passmore would be with them . `` He says for you to come right up , '' said the bell-boy , who had delivered the message . `` Is he up yet ? '' questioned Dave .