nine o'clock
The sexton is there now , lighting the fire . '' `` I thought you were loyal as ever , William , and depended upon you . Thanks , dear friend ! I am to marry Mr. Meshach Milburn at nine o'clock . '' A cloud came over the young man 's serene face , though his features retained their habitual sweetness . `` I can marry you , cousin , even to Meshach Milburn , '' he said , `` if that is your wish . Why do you marry him ? ''