ten o'clock
If it was like this already , how would it be in the time to come ? If , on the other hand , he were to re-establish his authority at the cost of making the boy hate him , then , the moment he was of age , his behaviour would be that of a liberated enemy : he would go straight to the dogs , and his money with him ! -- The man of influence and scheme did well to be annoyed . Gibbie made his appearance at ten o'clock , and went straight to the study , where at that hour the minister was always waiting him . He entered with his own smile , bending his head in morning salutation . The minister said `` Good morning , '' but gruffly , and without raising his eyes from the last publication of the Spalding Club . Gibbie seated himself in his usual place , arranged his book and slate , and was ready to commence -- when the minister , having now summoned resolution , lifted his head , fixed his eyes on him , and said sternly -- `` Sir Gilbert , what was your meaning in following me , after refusing to accompany me ? ''