nine in the morning
So they parted on the eve of their wedding day . THE promise of the weather-glass was fulfilled . The sun shone on Blanche 's marriage . At nine in the morning the first of the proceedings of the day began . It was essentially of a clandestine nature . The bride and bridegroom evaded the restraints of lawful authority , and presumed to meet together privately , before they were married , in the conservatory at Ham Farm . `` You have read my letter , Arnold ? ''