nine o'clock
Some of the women are nice , but the others -- '' She shrugged her dainty shoulders . `` They talk scandal all the time . One would think that a great , clean , fresh , vigorous country like this would broaden the women as it broadens the men -- but it does n't . '' `` I 'll tell McNamara to call for you at nine o'clock , '' said the Judge as he arose . So , later in the day she prepared her long unused finery to such good purpose that when her escort called for her that evening he believed her the loveliest of women . Upon their arrival at the hotel he regarded her with a fresh access of pride , for the function proved to bear little resemblance to a mining-camp party . The women wore handsome gowns , and every man was in evening dress .