nine o'clock
The rain poured upon the roof overhead and splashed against the panes of the two little windows beneath the eaves . Galusha Bangs , warm and dry for the first time in hours , sank comfortably to sleep . He woke early , at least he felt sure it was early until he looked at his watch . Then he discovered it was almost nine o'clock . He had had a wonderful night 's rest and he felt quite himself , quite well again , he -- Whew ! That shoulder WAS a trifle stiff . Yes , and there was a little more lameness in his ankles and knees than he could have wished .