about
eight o'clock
`` Now then , '' he said , `` do come and sit down quietly , and take your tea , Betty . '' Rather to his surprise , she meekly obeyed . Presently she asked him , `` But why have you got up so early ? '' And then he told her the story of his and Timmy 's night expedition , ending up with : `` I intend going round to Dr. O'Farrell 's house about eight o'clock . It would n't be fair to let the old fellow come down here to indulge his sporting instincts , eh ? '' To that Betty made no answer , and as the water was now boiling she went across to the dresser and brought a clean cup and saucer . `` Now then , Godfrey , this cup is for you .