about nine
o'clock
Mine kindle somewhat more slowly , but when -- Well , no need to discuss that , either . What I want you to do is to take Captain Killam to some quiet little hotel -- the Tillington , for instance -- and engage a comfortable room for him ; a room and bath , perhaps . '' `` Ye-es , sir , '' I gasps out . `` In the morning , '' he goes on , `` you will call for the Captain about nine o'clock . If he has with him at that time certain odd pieces of antique jewelry , you may report over the ` phone to me and I will tell you what to do next . '' I expect I was gawpin ' some , and starin ' from one to the other of 'em , for Mr. Ellins scowls and clears his throat menacin ' . `` Well ? ''