nearly ten o'clock
Mr. Woodward 's actions had aroused me as I had never been aroused before . My eyes were wide open at last . I realized that if I ever expected to gain our family rights I must fight for them -- and fight unflinchingly to the bitter end . It was nearly ten o'clock when I reached the Widow Canby 's house . I met my Uncle Enos on the porch . He had grown impatient , and was about to start for Darbyville in search of me . In the dining room I told my story .