ten o'clock
He spoke of the magnificent weather , of the mountains , of the purity of the water . `` After I get back from my ride I wish you 'd let me come and talk with you . Perhaps , '' he added , `` you 'll be able to walk a little way with me . '' He made the breakfast almost cheerful by his presence , and went away saying : `` I 'll be back by ten o'clock and I shall expect to find you ready for a walk . '' Miss Ross was astonished both at his assurance and at Ellice 's singular interest and apparent acquiescence . `` Well , that is a most extraordinary man . I wonder if that 's the Western way . ''