nine
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But , Pierre , 't was nigh no master at all you came home to . He 's been at death 's door for weeks . Even yet -- '' Then Angelique turned and saw Margot , whose presence she had not before observed . But she rallied instantly , turning her sentence into a brisk command : `` Even yet , the churnin ' not done and it goin ' on to measure nine o'clock . Get to the dasher , lad , and tie this big apron round your neck . Then change that dirty shirt . That a child of mine should wear such filthy things .