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`` But it is one of Abbie 's recent whims that she can make him more comfortable at home , so they rehearse the interesting scene of breakfast by gas-light every morning . '' Abbie 's clear laugh rang out merrily at this . `` My dear mother , do n't , I beg of you , insult the sun in that manner ! Ester , fancy gas-light at seven o'clock on an August morning ! '' `` Do you get down stairs at seven o'clock ? '' was Ester 's only reply . `` Yes , at six , or , at most , half-past .