nine o’clock
`` It looks very nice and comfortable , '' said Frank , looking about him with satisfaction . She left the room , and five minutes later our hero 's modest trunk was brought up and deposited in the room . That evening Frank read to Mr. Wharton as usual . When nine o'clock came he said : `` You need not read aloud any more , but if you see any books in my library which you would like to read to yourself you may do so . In fact , Frank , you must consider yourself one of the family , and act as freely as if you were at home . '' `` How kind you are to me , Mr. Wharton , '' said Frank . The next morning after Frank had left the house for his daily task , John Wade entered the housekeeper 's room .