ten o'clock
You see , how good-looking you are , that a wench does not grudge even money for you ? '' she began laughing . Gladishev turned around to her ; even his unobserving ear was struck by Jennka 's strange tone -- neither sad , nor kindly , nor yet mocking . `` No , sweetie , I 'd be very glad to ; I 'd like to remain myself , but I ca n't possibly ; I promised to be home toward ten o'clock . '' `` That 's nothing , dear , they 'll wait ; you 're altogether a grown-up man now . Is it possible that you have to listen to anybody ? ... But , however , as you wish .