nine o'clock
I 'll be there , with Trulease , when you come , -- by accident , you understand . Of course he 'll be reasonable , but when they get to be governors they have little notions , you know , and you 've got to indulge 'em , flatter 'em a little . It does n't hurt , for when they get their backs up it only makes more trouble . '' He put on a soft , black felt hat , and departed noiselessly ... At nine o'clock I arrived at the State House and was ushered into a great square room overlooking the park . The Governor was seated at a desk under an elaborate chandelier , and sure enough , Colonel Varney was there beside him ; making barely perceptible signals . `` It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance , Mr. Paret , '' said Mr. Trulease . `` Your name is a familiar one in your city , sir .