eight o'clock
she questioned . `` Yes , very nice . '' `` They gave you an early start , did n't they ? ... It 's almost impossible to get servants these days to consider such a thing as serving breakfast much before eight o'clock . '' Claire glanced at the bill of fare . Mrs. Richards 's tone was a trifle too eager . `` I suppose it is , '' Claire assented , placing the menu-card back in its place between the vinegar and oil cruets .