nine o'clock
Before seven o'clock he was down stairs and waiting . Joe Bragdon joined him a bit later , followed by Gardner and the minister . The DeMilles appeared without an invitation , but they were not denied . Mrs. Dan sagely shook her head when told that Peggy was still asleep and that the ceremony was off till nine o'clock . `` Monty , are you going away ? '' asked Dan , drawing him into a corner . `` Just a week in the hills , '' answered Monty , suddenly remembering the generosity of his attorneys .