nine o'clock
He brought his feet to the floor with a thump , and sat up straight in his chair . `` Where have you been , you Spalpeens ? '' he said . `` It 's nine o'clock this instant minute . '' The Twins both began again to talk . Their Mother flew about the kitchen to get them a bite of supper . `` Come now , '' said the Father , `` I ca n't hear myself at all with the noise of you .