nine o'clock
Mary was rough , and not thorough , but she was good-tempered , hard-working , and ready to turn her hand to anything . Mr. Carlyle came into the kitchen . `` Is breakfast nearly ready ? '' he asked , `` it is nine o'clock , and I have a full day before me -- why , Baby ! what is the matter ? '' He stood looking down at his two flushed daughters , while Faith explained . `` But I think she is better , '' she concluded eagerly , `` look , daddy , she is smiling at you !