nine o’clock
Granet drew himself up . He looked every inch a soldier , and , curiously enough , he seemed in his bearing and attitude to be respecting the higher rank by virtue of which Thomson had spoken . `` To-morrow , as you have reminded me , is my tenth day , sir , '' he said . `` I shall report myself at your office at nine o'clock . Good-bye , Miss Conyers ! I hope that even though I have failed , Major Thomson may persuade you to change your mind . '' He left the room .