nine o'clock in the morning
`` There is a call for you , Mr. Vanderpool , '' he said respectfully . Dirk excused himself and , entering the sumptuous apartment that opened from the terrace , went to the televisor . He saw the face of Sears , the chief secretary of Fragoni , in the glass panel . `` There will be a meeting of the council at nine o'clock in the morning , Mr. Vanderpool , '' came the voice over the wire . `` Thank you , Sears , '' replied Dirk . `` It happens that Stanton is here at the present time . Shall I notify him of the conclave ? ''