nine o'clock in the morning
`` It will be discussed at the meeting to-morrow morning , '' replied Sears shortly . `` Good night , Mr. Vanderpool . '' * * * * * Dirk , upon returning to the terrace , saw that both Stanton and Inga were silently and fearfully looking up into the night . `` A meeting of the council at nine o'clock in the morning , Stanton , '' Dirk said abruptly . `` I told Sears I would notify you . '' `` I thought that we would be called together very soon , '' said Stanton . `` It 's concerning that damn thing up there . ''