ten o'clock
But Billy Webster was in the audience just now and recognized you . He says that Mollie was afraid there was something the matter and -- '' `` Billy Webster 's opinions are not of the least interest to me . Do let 's hurry home , Esther . It is almost ten o'clock and though we can take the street car straight to your door , we have never been out this late before . '' `` But Billy says he _ must _ see you . He is waiting outside . He says he means to tell your mother and Mollie what you are doing unless you promise to return home tomorrow .