nine o'clock
Although somewhat inclined to corpulence , he was a fine man , and looked a tower of strength as he lay tossed back on the pillows , his big arms and thick brown throat bare . A flush rose to her cheeks when he said that he had brought her a little something ; all the same , it was impossible to stop talking to him now , and hoping to make him understand her position , raising her voice , she said : ` And what can I get you for breakfast , sir ? Would you like an omelette ? ' ` Oh , I sha n't be able to wait for breakfast ; I have to be up at our acting manager 's by nine o'clock . What time is it now ? ' ` I think it 's just going the half-hour , sir . ' ` Oh , then , I 've lots of time yet , ' replied Dick , settling himself in a way that relieved Kate of all apprehension that he was going to spring out before her on the floor .