ten o’clock
John Jago had re-entered the house . Now that he was out of hearing , Naomi spoke to me very earnestly : `` Do n't suppose , sir , I have any secrets with _ him _ , '' she said . `` I know no more than you do what he wants with me . I have half a mind not to keep the appointment when ten o'clock comes . What would you do in my place ? '' `` Having made the appointment , '' I answered , `` it seems to be due to yourself to keep it . If you feel the slightest alarm , I will wait in another part of the garden , so that I can hear if you call me . ''