eight o'clock
It took an effort on Mrs. O'Brien 's part to make the children presentable ; and hurry plus effort was not good for -- well , for folks who do not weigh as little as they did when they were younger . Dr. Reilly met the O'Briens at the corner . `` Hello , '' he called , `` it 's the whole family , bedad . What brings ye all to the ` eight o'clock ' ? '' Mr. O'Brien answered his family doctor only when the children were left behind where they could not hear : `` It 's Father Collins ' turn to preach at the High Mass , Doc , '' he explained . `` Sure , it is , '' said the Doctor . `` Faith , I forgot that .