seven o'clock
But why did n't you bring it to me , Terebus ? Then you 'd have earned that kiss I 'm going to give you . '' Erebus gazed at him with murderous eyes , and said in a sinister tone : `` Oh , I helped to get it . '' At seven o'clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn . Of his own accord he promised faithfully to return at nine sharp . He left the house a proud and happy man , for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance . He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty , for though she was four years older than he , she contrived never to look less than two years younger , and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts .