eight o'clock
it was the first and last time that ony o ' them was either in gig or coach . But there shall be nae extravagance o ' that kind for me . My faither and mither care naething about tea , for they hae never been used to it , and I 'm sure that our friends here care as little ; and , asking the minister 's pardon , I am perfectly sure and certain , that tea can be nae treat to him , for he has it every day , and it will be standing ready for him when he gangs hame . The supper will be ready by eight o'clock , and those who wish it , may tak a glass o ' speerits in the meantime -- as it isna every day that they are at my wedding . ' `` Her faither and mother looked remarkable proud and weel-pleased like at what she said , just as if they wished to say to me -- ` There 's a wife for ye ! ' But I thought the minister seemed a good deal surprised , and in a few minutes he took up his hat , wished us much joy , and went away . For my part , I didna think sae much aboot my bride 's lecture , as I rejoiced that she thereby released me from the confusion I should have experienced in exposing the poverty o ' my tea equipage .