nine o'clock
Her quick , keen eye took in the scene and her gentle heart throbbed in sympathy . She came over to the two and hovered near them , patting Northrup 's shoulder and Kathryn 's head indiscriminately . She crooned over them and finally got them to the dining-room and the evening meal . An early start for the morrow was planned , and by nine o'clock Kathryn went to her room . Northrup was restless and nervous . There was much to be done before he left . He must see Rivers and finish that business -- it might have to be hurried , but he felt confident that by raising Larry 's price he could secure his ends .