nine in the morning
`` No , I do n't think there can be much harm in that , '' Madam Vipon agreed ; `` at any rate I will talk to Jeanne . It will be her day for going to market tomorrow ; I will tell her the story of the poor lady , and I think I can answer beforehand that she will do everything she can . '' The following afternoon Malcolm again saw Madam Vipon , who told him that although she had not actually promised she had no doubt Jeanne would deliver the message . `` She will be out again on Saturday , monsieur , at nine in the morning , and if you will be here with the boy , if he has arrived by that time , you shall speak to her . '' At the time appointed Malcolm , with Ronald , attired now as a young French gentleman , arrived at the house of Madam Vipon , who was warmly thanked by Ronald for the interest she had taken in him . `` My friend here has spoken to me in the highest terms of you , Madam Vipon , and I am sure that all that he has said is no more than the truth . '' `` I am sure I will do all I can , '' replied Madam Vipon , who was greatly taken by Ronald 's appearance and manner ; `` it 's a cruel thing separating a mother from a son so many years , and after all what I am doing is no hanging matter anyway . ''