nine o'clock
Weil did not mind . He had enough before him for one day . He was going to see Daisy , and he had that to tell which would lighten the load she had so long felt compelled to carry . He waited until after nine o'clock , feeling that some regard must be paid to _ les convenances _ , even on such an important occasion as this . When he was in the saddle he rode as slowly as he could bring himself to do , to make his arrival still later . At last he reached the gate of Oakhurst , and when he had summoned the porter he sent him for Mr. Fern , stating that he had happened to ride in that direction and wanted merely to make a short call . It was but a few minutes before the servant returned , and the hospitable master of the premises came with him .