nearly nine o'clock
`` I hardly think they will , '' answered Harriet , smiling and nodding . `` I should feel sorry for them if they tried . '' `` They 'd feel more sorry for themselves . '' `` It is nearly nine o'clock , dear . You had better get ready for bed , '' advised Harriet . `` All lights must be out at nine o'clock except on special occasions like to-morrow night when we shall undoubtedly get permission to sit up later . '' The next day was an active one in camp .