9 A.M.
After this joyous group and his Aunt Clara , who really came first , his preference in humans was for a lady who lived two doors away . If you rang her bell she might be one of three persons . It depended on what you were looking for . She might be the manicure and chiropodist whose sign was displayed ; she might be Madam Wanda , the world-renowned clairvoyant , sittings from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. , Advice on Love , Marriage and Business ; sign also displayed ; or she might be merely Mrs. Jackson , with a choice front room for a single gentleman , as declared by the third sign . In any case she was a smiling , plump lady with a capable blue eye and abundant dark hair that was smooth and shiny . It was in company with his uncle that he first made her acquaintance . His uncle knew all that one need know about Love and Marriage , but it seemed that his knowledge of Business could be extended .