about nine o’clock
I let that go , and went at once to the object of our visit . Yes , he remembered the governess , knew her , as a matter of fact . The Wellses ' bought a good many things there . Asked as to her telephoning , he thought it was about nine o'clock , maybe earlier . But questioned as to what she had telephoned about , he drew himself up . `` Oh , see here , '' he said . `` I ca n't very well tell you that , can I ?