nine
o'clock
The smith and his companion returned . Old Miss Fawley 's fuel-house was dry , and eminently practicable ; and she seemed willing to give the instrument standing-room there . It was accordingly left in the school till the evening , when more hands would be available for removing it ; and the schoolmaster gave a final glance round . The boy Jude assisted in loading some small articles , and at nine o'clock Mr. Phillotson mounted beside his box of books and other _ impedimenta _ , and bade his friends good-bye . `` I sha n't forget you , Jude , '' he said , smiling , as the cart moved off . `` Be a good boy , remember ; and be kind to animals and birds , and read all you can . And if ever you come to Christminster remember you hunt me out for old acquaintance ' sake . ''