nine o'clock in the morning
Mr Tippet , who had been smiling cherubically , and nodding approval , said : `` I knew it was impossible , my lad , when I gave it to you , and I now know that you are both neat-handed and persevering ; so , if you choose , I 'll engage you on the spot to come on trial for a week . After that we will settle the remuneration . Meanwhile , shake hands again , and allow me to express to you my appreciation of the noble character of your brother , who , I understand from my sister 's letter , saved a young relative of mine from the midst of imminent danger . Good-night , William , and come to me on Monday next , at nine o'clock in the morning . '' Willie was somewhat perplexed at this prompt dismissal -LRB- for Mr Tippet had opened the door -RRB- , especially after such a long and free-and-easy conversation , and he felt that , however much license Mr Tippet might permit , he was a man of stern will , who could not be resisted with impunity ; so , although he was burning to know the object and nature of innumerable strange pieces of mechanism in the workshop , he felt constrained to make a polite bow and depart . On his way downstairs , he heard the voices of men as if in angry disputation ; and on reaching the next floor , found Mr Barret standing at the open door of his room , endeavouring to hold Ned Hooper , who was struggling violently . `` I tell you , '' said the latter , in a drunken voice , `` that I w-will go out ! ''