nine o'clock
I waited five minutes , but getting no answer left him . Catherine supped with her brother and sister-in-law : Joseph and I joined at an unsociable meal , seasoned with reproofs on one side and sauciness on the other . His cake and cheese remained on the table all night for the fairies . He managed to continue work till nine o'clock , and then marched dumb and dour to his chamber . Cathy sat up late , having a world of things to order for the reception of her new friends : she came into the kitchen once to speak to her old one ; but he was gone , and she only stayed to ask what was the matter with him , and then went back . In the morning he rose early ; and , as it was a holiday , carried his ill-humour on to the moors ; not re-appearing till the family were departed for church . Fasting and reflection seemed to have brought him to a better spirit .