about seven o'clock
But the visit which we had all most cause to remember was the last which Uncle Hugh paid us . He was going away to London on business -- business which would soon end in another long voyage , the news of which brought a flush of pleasure to Gus 's cheeks , soon changed to intense disappointment at the news that he must this time be left in England . That afternoon we were longer than usual on the sea , only returning just in time for a late tea and bed . Uncle Hugh started about seven o'clock , and Harry as usual mounted his pony in great haste to go with him part of the way . I remember that uncle was in a hurry , and did not wait for him , for as I stood undressing near the window I saw Harry waving his hat and calling after him , with the two dogs at his side . -LSB- Illustration : THROUGH THICK AND THIN . -RSB- The long summer evening faded away ; from my pillow I saw the stars come out one by one , and then kissing my hand to them , I let my sleepy eyes go shut , and was soon in the midst of pleasant dreamland .