nine o'clock
He was not afraid of her . She had lost all power to move a single drop of blood in his veins . But he was afraid _ for _ her . She came downstairs at nine o'clock . He had not gone near the sick-room since his initial visit , earlier in the day , literally obeying the command of the sick man : to talk matters over with Anne before coming again to see him . `` I am sorry to have kept you waiting , '' she said simply , as she advanced into the room . `` I have been talking over the telephone with my mother .