eight o'clock
This drink largely took the place of tea then . It was thought that the `` noise '' made by children would not be appreciated . Walter got permission to go play with the Halleman boys , who were thought to be very respectable . He must be at home by eight o'clock ; but this was said in a tone that gave him no cause to fear a reprimand in case he should stay out later . Laurens , who of course was an apprentice to a printer , and usually came home about seven o'clock in the evening , was big enough to be present with the guests , but must promise to sit still and drink only two glasses . The big girls were to be present as a matter of course : They had been confirmed . Stoffel presided .