nine o'clock
This man announces his virtuous intentions from the housetops -- he will never drink again , he will avoid temptation , he will not attend a certain convivial gathering , say tonight at nine o'clock . He repeats this to himself and to others -- he will _ not _ be present at this gathering . But all the time , deep down in his heart , he knows that he will be present . He knows that nine o'clock will find him in his accustomed seat smiling upon flowing glasses ... * * * * * I am afraid of tomorrow night . I am afraid of what I will say to Captain Herrick ! _ Friday morning . _ I dreamed last night that I was in a great purple forest and again I saw the black birds with fiery eyes .