about
nine o'clock
The dealer hesitated , then answered slowly , `` In de morning at eight o'clock , and '' -- but , seeing a cloud cross O'Day 's face , added : `` Or maybe haf past eight vill do . '' `` And at night ? '' `` Vell -- you ca n't tell . Sometimes it is more late as udder times -- about nine o'clock ven I have packing to do . '' O'Day shook his head . `` Vell , den , say eight o'clock . '' Again O'Day shook his head slowly and thoughtfully as if some insurmountable obstacle had suddenly arisen before him .