nine o'clock
In this way Lydia was able craftily to secure the measurement she needed . And having got this , she was anxious to be back with Thyrza . ` I suppose it 's no use waiting for Mary , ' she said , rising . ` I do n't suppose she 'll be back not before nine o'clock , ' Mrs. Bower replied . ` Did you want her partic ` lar ? ' ` Oh no , it 'll do any time . ' ` Whilst I think of it , ' said Mrs. Bower , letting her sewing fall upon her lap and settling the upper part of her stout body in an attitude of dignity ; ` you and your sister 'll come an ' eat your Christmas dinner with us ? '