eleven o'clock
She went to the kitchen herself to see if my mince-pie were hot , and served me with her own hands . My father remained at his place at the head of the table while I tried to eat , smiling indulgently at her ministrations . `` Oh , a little hard work wo n't hurt him , Sarah , '' he said . `` When I was his age I often worked until eleven o'clock and never felt the worse for it . Business must be pretty good , eh , Hugh ? '' I had never seen him in a more relaxing mood , a more approving one . My mother sat down beside me ... .