Nine o'clock
When they were in sight of Mrs. Rushmore 's gate Margaret broke the silence at last . ` Do you mean to take an early train to-morrow morning ? ' she asked . ` Nine o'clock , I think , ' he answered . There was another little pause , and again Margaret spoke , but very low , this time . ` I shall be in the garden at half-past eight -- to say good-bye . ' ` Yes , ' Lushington answered .