about nine o'clock
`` It 's a shame ! '' `` They ought not to have a cent ! '' The girls sat down and talked the matter over until daylight . At about nine o'clock Lew Flapp approached the stateroom door . `` Do n't you want something to eat ? '' he asked , civilly . `` I want a drink , '' answered Nellie , promptly , for she was exceedingly thirsty .