nine o'clock
But that was not all ; he was envious of others ' success . The fair had been characterized by the usual amount of `` human nature '' displayed on such occasions , and Pip now exhibited his peculiarities . For ten cents he bought a few white flowers at a hot-house , and then thought he would get ahead of the boys and be at the barn at an early hour , making sure for himself any possible customers . `` To give all an equal chance , '' declared the president , `` to make it the same for those who get up early and those who lie abed , the barn will be open at nine o'clock , except on holidays , when we will accommodate the public at an earlier hour . '' Pip thought he would be on hand by eight one morning . He would then be sure to catch any `` nail custom , '' as that was a class apt to be astir early , hunting up currency before other people had a chance at it . But the weather had stiffened since the storm .