nine o'clock
`` Always harping upon Barbara . ` My mother had a maid called Barbara . ' His Majesty has -- a lady of the same melodious name . Well , I have a world of engagements between now and nine o'clock , when the play begins . I shall be at the door to lift you out of your chair . Cover yourself with your richest jewels -- or at least those you love best -- so that you may blaze like the sun when you cast off the nun 's habit . All the town will be there to admire you . ''