9:45
It seems to me to be so very indelicate . '' `` But it is needed to clinch the matter . No , no , there is no drawing back now , Clara , or we shall ruin everything . Papa is sure to come back by the 9:45 . He will reach the door at 10 . We must have everything ready for him . Now , just sit down at once , and ask Harold to come at nine o'clock , and I shall do the same to Charles . ''