About seven o'clock
Conscious of being evil himself , he liked to think others were not much better , or would not be if tempted . Therefore , with a gloomy scepticism , he questioned all the seeming happiness and goodness he saw . `` It is either unreal or untried , '' he was wont to say bitterly . About seven o'clock , Hannah , the waitress , again appeared , saying : `` Supper is ready , but the ladies beg you will not come down unless you feel able . I can bring up your tea if you wish . '' Thinking first and only of self , he at once decided not to go down . He felt sufficiently rested and revived , but was in no mood for commonplace talk to comparative strangers .