nine o'clock
Anna brought the things into the kitchen , then she opened with interest the envelope addressed to herself . It contained a card , elegantly headed : `` THE WITANBURY STORES . Proprietor : MANFRED HEGNER . '' Across it were written in German the words : `` You are bidden to a meeting at the above address to-night at nine o'clock . There will be cakes and coffee served before the meeting begins . Entrance by Market Row . '' Anna read the words again and again .