half past nine
He had never thought of it in this light , and now he was at a loss what to say . He felt sure that his father 's explanation was not the correct solution , yet he could not find words to express his thoughts . Then he thought of his precious `` Science and Health '' ; if I could only look into that for a few minutes , I know I could find the true explanation ; then turning to his father he said : `` Do n't you think we have had enough Bible study for the first night ? It is half past nine . `` Why , how fast the evening has passed . I 'm sure you must be tired , '' anxiously exclaimed his mother . `` Yes , Walter , '' said his father , `` it is time that we retire , for there are many more evenings this winter , and we must not think we can learn all the Bible contains in one evening .