nine o'clock
Ai n't that so , Elsie ? '' Miss Preston 's foot tapped the sidewalk several times , but she answered , though not effusively : `` Mr. Hazeltine is always welcome , of course . '' Then , she added , turning away , `` Really , Captain Jerry , I must hurry to school . I have a great deal of work to do before nine o'clock . Good-morning , Mr. Hazeltine . '' The Captain paused long enough to say , `` We 'll expect you now , so come , '' and then hurried after her . He was feeling very well satisfied with himself .