eight o'clock
Harry did not speak again , unless he was addressed directly , but he listened closely , while the others talked of the great crisis that was so obviously approaching . His interest did not make him neglect the dinner , as he was a strong and hearty youth . There were sweets for which he did not care much , many vegetables , a great turkey , and venison for which he did care , finishing with an ice and coffee that seemed to him very black and bitter . It was past eight o'clock when they rose and any lingering doubts that Harry may have felt were swept away . He was heart and soul with the South Carolinians . Those people in the far north seemed very cold and hard to him . They could not possibly understand .