nine o'clock
How different from when I was last at this hotel ! Now I knew nobody . I had to regain my footing in society , and that could only be accomplished by being acknowledged by my father ; and , as soon as that was done , I would call upon Lord Windermear , who would quickly effect what I desired . The next morning I was ready at nine o'clock , and set off with post horses , with Mr Masterton , in his own carriage . I told him what had occurred the day before , and how disgusted I was at my reception . `` Upon my word , Japhet , I think you are wrong , '' replied the old gentleman ; `` and if you had not told me of your affection for Miss Temple , to see whom , by-the-by , I confess to be one of the chief motives of my going down with you , I should almost suppose that you were blinded by jealousy . Does it not occur to you , that if Mr Harcourt was admitted to the ladies at such an early hour , there was preference shown him in that quarter ?