nine o'clock
Doubtless Mr. Spriggins would have expatiated on his friend 's good qualities for a much longer time , but Melindy was not inclined to have him waste so many eulogistic speeches at her expense . `` How time goes ! Well , it seems no time since we left , and here we are back agin , '' said Melindy , glancing up at the grand facade of `` Sunnybank , '' which looked as pretentious as its neighbors on the same imposing terrace . Mr. Spriggins was annoyed to think that it was only nine o'clock , and he must part with Melindy . `` You know what we used to learn in the little yellar book at home , '' said the latter . `` Yes , that 's all very fine when a fellar has n't anything better to do , but when a feller has sich good company , he do n't think of being healthy , wealthy and wise , eh , Melindy . '' `` We 'll not quarrel about it , anyhow , '' said Melindy , evidently well pleased at being reckoned such good company , then instantly exclaimed , `` What time are you agoin ' to start in the mornin ' ; perhaps you can run down , and I may have somethin' to send the folks . ''