nine o’clock
Arriving at the hotel he saw the gentleman for a few minutes only . Mr. Brown had a friend with him . After glancing over the valet 's references , he said , `` I have n't time enough to speak to you this evening . Call here to-morrow morning at nine o'clock . '' The gentleman who was present laughed , and said , `` You wo n't be up ! '' Mr. Brown answered , `` That wo n't matter ; the man can come to my bedroom , and let me see how he understands his duties , on trial . '' At nine the next morning , Mr. Brown was reported to be still in bed ; and the witness was informed of the number of the room .