nearly nine
o'clock
`` This is a fast train '' said Cyril as he got on to the seat . `` Indeed ? '' replied Helen , and with a deep drawn sigh she placed her bundle on the rack . `` Helen wont you eat your supper , '' asked Cyril `` it is nearly nine o'clock , you must be hungry . `` Very well '' replied Helen and she opened her bag . `` What have you got ? '' asked Cyril eargerly .