about ten o'clock
`` Then I will take the _ Minnie _ for Monday and Tuesday , sure , and possibly for Wednesday , too , '' said Mr. Larkins , and the bargain was settled on the spot . `` What time do you wish me on hand ? '' asked Ralph . `` We will be ready to go out about ten o'clock , '' was the reply , after the young lady and the young gentleman had been consulted . `` Now you see I could n't have made that bargain if you had n't turned up , '' said Franchard to Ralph , after the party had gone . `` I 'll be in pocket and so will you . '' `` And that will be a job that will suit me , '' laughed Ralph .