eight o'clock
`` Can I do anything to aid you in this ? '' `` Yes , '' replied the Tracer , laughing . `` If you can keep him amused for an hour or two before he goes after his suit case it might make it easier for me . This young lady is due to arrive in New York at eight o'clock -- a client of mine -- coming to consult me . Her presence plays an important part in Mr. Kerns 's future . I wish you to detain Mr. Kerns until she is ready to receive him . But of this he must know nothing .