ten o'clock
` Today came home my fine Camlett cloak with gold buttons , which cost me much money , and I pray God to make me able to pay for it . ' Excuse me for being so full of Pepys ; I 'm writing a special topic on him . What do you think , Daddy ? The Self-Government Association has abolished the ten o'clock rule . We can keep our lights all night if we choose , the only requirement being that we do not disturb others -- we are not supposed to entertain on a large scale . The result is a beautiful commentary on human nature . Now that we may stay up as long as we choose , we no longer choose .