9:40
The doctor 's blue eyes twinkled over his theories of religion , science , history , poetry , and philosophy . Richie 's lean , colourless face was bright with interest . Ted volunteered , as she often volunteered of late , to go for the mail , and sauntered off under a red parasol , and Mrs. Toland slipped from the table just in time to waylay her oldest son in the hall . `` Not going to catch the 9:40 , Ned ? '' she asked . `` Sure pop I am ! '' He was sorry to be caught , and she saw it under his bluff , pleasant manner .