10 o'clock
I told Cadmus that it was your special request , Jennie , adding a little ornamentation of my own , such as that you knew that when he learned how much it could please you , he could not refuse . I hope I did right , did I not , sister ? '' In the slight laugh which followed this question , the reply of the young lady was not heard , and her brother continued : `` Well , I put it so strong that Cadmus fell in with me and persuaded Inman to do the same . They agreed to wait until 10 o'clock , but no longer ; so you see I did not accomplish all that I hoped , but it was better than nothing . If I am not mistaken it is past 10 now . '' `` Not more than a few minutes . '' `` Well , at any rate , the time is up , and they have sent me to notify you that they will wait no longer .