nine o'clock
It 's nine o'clock ! Are you asleep ? '' Barbara _ was _ asleep , but she awoke at her sister 's call and drew her watch from beneath the pillow . `` It is , '' she cried , `` it 's nine o'clock ! What shall I do ? There 's a rehearsal of the Historical Tableaux at ten , and I have to make three wigs before I go . '' `` But even that is n't as important as my engagement , '' wailed Elizabeth , who was splashing her face with water .