eight o'clock
`` I kept my word , and now I feel sorry that I did , for I fell into a heavy sleep from which I did not wake till half an hour ago . '' `` Glad of it , '' said her brother bluffly . `` That 's right , my dear , make the tea ; I want my breakfast , for I have plenty of work to-day . '' Mrs Lavington hastily made the tea , for the urn was hissing on the table when she came down , Uncle Josiah 's orders being that it was always to be ready at eight o'clock , and woe betide Jessie if it was not there . `` Have -- have you seen Don this morning ? '' `` No . And when he comes down I shall not say a word .