nine o'clock
When I was at Mr. Bolitho 's house last , I inquired if she had any matrimonial engagement , but as far as I could gather she 's still fancy free , so let 's hope for the best , Ned . '' `` What time does the meeting commence ? '' asked the son . `` Not until nine o'clock , '' was the reply . `` We shall have plenty of time for a smoke and a chat after dinner before those fellows come . '' A little later there was a sound of wheels upon the drive . Both father and son rushed to the door , and to their delight they found not only Mr. Bolitho but his daughter as well .