about
four o'clock
But I was now on my father 's side , and resolutely opposed all suggestions of disobedience . His manner and words had touched me , causing some scales to drop from my vision , so that I could see in a new light , and perceive things in a new aspect . We waited past the usual time for my father 's coming on that day , and then dined without him . A good deal to our surprise he came home about four o'clock , entering with an unusual quiet manner , and going up to his own room without speaking to any one of the family . `` Was that your father ? '' We were sitting together , still discussing the question of Saratoga and Newport . It was my mother who asked the question .