nine o'clock
It was indeed , a happy Christmas morn to us . The darkness had rolled away , and the light of heaven shone upon us . When I left shortly after , I asked whether I should come the next day , or rather when daylight came , and spend Christmas Day with her . `` You must not be later than nine o'clock , '' she said , with a glad laugh , while my heart seemed ready to break for joy . I have nearly told my story now ; the loving work of months is almost at an end , and soon I must drop my pen . I am very happy , happier than I ever hoped to be . My new-found strength not only brought me freedom from my enemy , not only enabled me to accomplish my purpose , but gave me fuller and richer life .