eight o'clock
Everyone talked at once . Keineth , looking down the length of the room , decked with the holly the children had fastened over doors and windows , thought that nowhere could Christmas be merrier than right there at the Lees ! And what helped make the merriment was the comforting thought that Tim and his family were eating a Christmas dinner , too ! At eight o'clock Peggy stole quietly to her mother . `` May we children go up to the playroom , Mummy ? It 'd be more fun there , '' she whispered . Mrs. Lee nodded .