nine o'clock
Our actor , puffing out his left cheek , informed me that he had a surprise for us at dessert . What ? I thought it wise not to ask . A little before nine o'clock the bell of the tender begins to ring . Be assured it does not announce an accident . Its joyous tinkling calls us to the dining car , and we march in procession toward the place of sacrifice . Ephrinell and Miss Bluett are already seated at the little table in front of the worthy clergyman , and we take our places around them .