nine o'clock sharp
However , if the old man does get into trouble he can plead insanity . His having been in the asylum of Jorce is a strong card for him to play . Good-day , Mr. Denzil . I 'll see you to-night at nine o'clock sharp . '' `` Good-day , '' replied Lucian , and the pair parted for the time being . Lucian did not go near Diana that day . In the first place , he did not wish to see Lydia , for whom he had no great love ; and in the second , he was afraid to speak to Diana as to the possibility of her father being Wrent .