nine o'clock
And he stretched forth a charger on which was a white envelope . `` Excuse me , uncle , '' said she , tearing the envelope . `` Dinna ' mind me , lass , '' said he . The note ran : `` I must see you by the Water to-night at nine o'clock . Do n't fail , or there will be a row . -- A.D. '' She crushed it . `` No answer , Fritz , '' said she .