about ten o'clock
The next day was equally fine , but during the night the ship had run into the swell of a storm , and in the morning there was more motion than the weaker ones could relish . The sea grew quieter as the day advanced . John was early , and finished his breakfast before Miss Blake came in . He found her on deck about ten o'clock . She gave him her hand as they said good morning , and he turned and walked by her side . `` How is your brother-in-law this morning ? '' he inquired .