half
past nine
He poured out anecdote after anecdote . When the lights began to be turned out she was astonished . `` My word , the evening has gone quickly . I thought it was n't more than half past nine . '' They got up to go and when she said good-bye , she added : `` I 'm coming to have tea at Philip 's room tomorrow . You might look in if you can . '' `` All right , '' he smiled .