nine o'clock
They came , they saw , they conquered , and they tried to buy picture postcards of me . I mention this in passing , lest you should be disappointed . More anon . Punctually at nine o'clock , I was in the balcony , thanking my lucky stars that it was a bright , moonlit night . There was every reason to rejoice in the prospect of seeing her face clearly when she appeared at her secret little window . Naturally , I am too much of a gentleman to have projected unfair means of illuminating her face , such as the use of a pocket electric lamp or anything of that sort . I am nothing if not gallant , -- when it comes to a pinch .