nine o'clock
Would you like me to swear it ? '' `` That would be rather unpleasant , '' said Maxwell . They both felt a great physical fatigue , and they neither had the wish to prolong the evening after dinner . Maxwell was going to lock the door of the apartment at nine o'clock , and then go to bed , when there came a ring at it . He opened it , and stood confronted with Grayson , looking very hot and excited . `` Can I come in a moment ? '' the manager asked .