nine o’clock
`` Oh yes -- when one is not married it is necessary . As for me , I have had all I wanted from women without marriage . '' He tucked his napkin into his collar and blew upon his soup as he spoke . `` Now at nine o'clock I make myself an English breakfast , but not much . Four slices of bread , two eggs , two slices of cold ham , one plate of soup , two cups of tea -- that is nothing to you . '' He asserted the fact so vehemently that I had not the courage to refute it . All eyes were suddenly turned upon me .