nine o'clock in the evening
He made no answer , and went out . He was hurt . He ran to the Kerichs ' house . It was nine o'clock in the evening . They were both in the drawing-room and did not appear to be surprised to see him . They said `` Good-evening '' quietly . Minna was busy writing , and held out her hand over the table and went on with her letter , vaguely asking him for his news .