nine o'clock
There , in the solemn twilight , he held her in his arms , and renewed the vows of love with kisses and fond caresses . `` Iris , my dear -- my dear -- you are mine and I am yours . What have I done to deserve this happy fate ? '' At nine o'clock that evening , Mr. Emblem looked up from the chess board . `` Where is Mr. Arbuthnot this evening , my dear ? '' he asked . It would be significant in some houses when a young man is expected every evening .