nine o'clock
`` We 'll see , little sis ' . I 'll bet on Haley . '' -- And so saying , the young man turned away laughing at the success of his scheme . That evening , towards nine o'clock , as Haley sat conversing with Clara , a servant entered the room as usual with bottles and glasses . George Manley was promptly on his feet , to cut the cork and `` pop '' the champaign , which he did , while the servant stood just before Clara and her lover . `` You must take a glass of this fine champaign with me , Mr. Haley , '' the young tempter said , turning upon him a most winning smile . `` Indeed , Clara -- '' `` Not a word now .