eight o'clock
He took his coat from the back of the chair where he had hung it , and put it on . `` Come along , Miss Champion , '' he said ; `` I am so tired of doing nothing . Let us go down to the river and find a boat or two . Dinner is not until eight o'clock , and I am certain you can dress , even for the ROLE of Velma , in half an hour . I have known you do it in ten minutes , at a pinch . There is ample time for me to row you within sight of the minster , and we can talk as we go . Ah , fancy !