nine o’clock
Florida noiselessly opened the door , and met the servant with a tray of coffee . She put her finger to her lip , and motioned her not to enter , asking in a whisper : `` What time is it , Nina ? I forgot to wind my watch . '' `` It 's nine o'clock , signorina ; and I thought you would be tired this morning , and would like your coffee in bed . Oh , misericordia ! '' cried the girl , still in whisper , with a glance through the doorway , `` you have n't been in bed at all ! '' `` My mother does n't seem well .