nine to four o’clock
As Mr Fips said this , he made up his face as if he were going to whistle . But he did n't . ` You are very good , ' said Tom , whose countenance was now suffused with pleasure ; ` and nothing can be more satisfactory or straightforward . My attendance will be required -- ' ` From half-past nine to four o'clock or so , I should say , ' interrupted Mr Fips . ` About that . ' ` I did not mean the hours of attendance , ' retorted Tom , ` which are light and easy , I am sure ; but the place . ' ` Oh , the place !