half past nine o’clock
Among those who were stirring in the shops , I saw my ancient enemy the butcher , now advanced to top-boots and a baby , and in business for himself . He was nursing the baby , and appeared to be a benignant member of society . We all became very anxious and impatient , when we sat down to breakfast . As it approached nearer and nearer to half past nine o'clock , our restless expectation of Mr. Micawber increased . At last we made no more pretence of attending to the meal , which , except with Mr. Dick , had been a mere form from the first ; but my aunt walked up and down the room . Traddles sat upon the sofa affecting to read the paper with his eyes on the ceiling ; and I looked out of the window to give early notice of Mr. Micawber 's coming . Nor had I long to watch , for , at the first chime of the half hour , he appeared in the street .