nine a.m.
`` I 've known a fellow get two months ' leave for what he called a strained heart . Strained it to some purpose , for he got married before his leave was up . We 'll get you a certificate -- a doctor 's , not a parson 's . '' `` I do n't mind if you do , after I 've rejoined ; but I must show up without fail at nine a.m. I 'm later than I meant to be . Got snowed up at St. John 's . '' `` You did n't come straight from Toronto , then ! '' `` No .