nine o'clock in the evening
Rachel paused . It was difficult to do otherwise with a large and determined figure blocking a very narrow path . `` I have ever so many things waiting at home for me to do . '' `` At nine o'clock in the evening ? '' `` At whatever hour I am through at Mrs. Robeson 's . '' `` I wish I could imagine something of what they are . It might relieve my mind a little . ''