nine o'clock
Here Sam rejoined them . From the purser they learned that Jesse Pelter had engaged stateroom Number 148 . `` But I ca n't say if he is aboard or not , '' said the steamer official . `` You see , we are not to sail until nine o'clock to-morrow morning . There was some talk of sailing this afternoon , but we have been delayed . Do you want me to send to the stateroom for you ? '' `` Oh , no , we 'll go there ourselves , '' returned the detective , quickly .