eight o'clock
Anderson looked at his watch , holding it towards the light of the moon , which was just coming above the horizon . The daylight had paled with suddenness like a lamp burning low from lack of oil . `` Yes ; they must be all gone now , '' said he . `` It is eight o'clock . '' He rose and placed a chair for his mother , and she settled into it . `` I thought I would not come out here while the people were passing , '' said she . `` I have my _ matinee _ on , and I am never quite sure that it is dress enough for the porch . ''