nine o’clock
It was a quarter to twelve when Manston drove into the station-yard . The train was punctual , and the bell , announcing its arrival , rang as he crossed the booking-office to go out upon the platform . The porter who had accompanied Mrs. Manston to Carriford , and had returned to the station on his night duty , recognized the steward as he entered , and immediately came towards him . ` Mrs. Manston came by the nine o'clock train , sir , ' he said . The steward gave vent to an expression of vexation . ` Her luggage is here , sir , ' the porter said . ` Put it up behind me in the gig if it is not too much , ' said Manston .