eight o’clock
I think this an unnecessary expense , but Lupin said he had had a piece of luck , having made three pounds out a private deal in the City . I hope he wo n't gamble in his new situation . The supper-room looked so nice , and Carrie truly said : `` We need not be ashamed of its being seen by Mr. Perkupp , should he honour us by coming . '' I dressed early in case people should arrive punctually at eight o'clock , and was much vexed to find my new dress-trousers much too short . Lupin , who is getting beyond his position , found fault with my wearing ordinary boots instead of dress-boots . I replied satirically : `` My dear son , I have lived to be above that sort of thing . '' Lupin burst out laughing , and said : `` A man generally was above his boots . ''