nine o'clock
Mrs. Hopkins stood , looking very pale and perplexed , in the parlor . Susy glanced at her mother , and could not help reflecting that the poor woman was fit to drop . `` Do sit down , mother , '' she said . `` I was so distracted ; I have to be a good way from here at nine o'clock , I could n't think whatever kept you . I was obliged to shut the shop . I am sorry . '' `` Well , never mind .