eight o'clock
But I have spoiled your sitting . Sophy , you see , has left her chair . '' `` I have done for to-day , '' said Vance ; `` to-morrow , and my task is ended . '' Lionel came up to Vance and whispered him ; the painter , after a pause , nodded silently , and then said to Waife , `` We are going to enjoy the fine weather on the Thames -LRB- after I have put away these things -RRB- , and shall return to our inn -- not far hence -- to sup , at eight o'clock . Supper is our principal meal ; we rarely spoil our days by the ceremonial of a formal dinner . Will you do us the favour to sup with us ? Our host has a wonderful whiskey , which when raw is Glenlivat , but refined into toddy is nectar .