eight o'clock
To his surprise , Mr. Tredgold senior was in an unusually affable mood . He pushed his papers aside at once , and , motioning his visitor to a chair , greeted him with much heartiness . `` Just the man I wanted to see , '' he said , cheerfully . `` I want you to come round to my place at eight o'clock to-night . I 've just seen Stobell , and he 's coming too . '' `` I will if I can , '' said Mr. Chalk . `` You must come , '' said the other , seriously .