about nine in the morning
`` Yes , you may take my private conveyance . But do nothing to publish the fact . There is no need to incur antagonism if it can be avoided . '' `` Kate , I 'll be driving past the privet bush about nine in the morning . If you need me , hang a white rag on it , and I 'll stop at the corner of the orchard . '' `` I shall probably be standing in the road waiting for you , '' said Kate . `` Oh , I hope not , '' said Agatha .