eight o'clock
If the proof of the pudding is not in the eating of the bag , it is in the eating of the dinners ; and I think we pay an abundant tribute to the talent of Mr. Sage , the prince of stewards , in the quantity of the well-cooked food he causes to be placed before us . '' `` We get through dinner about seven o'clock . I see that the accomplished chief steward is standing at the door , '' continued Louis . `` Now , Mr. Sage , would it be possible and convenient for you to have another dinner on the table , say at eight o'clock , an hour after the first feast had been finished ? '' `` Quite possible , and even convenient ; the only persons to complain of such an arrangement would be the cooks and stewards , '' replied Mr. Sage . `` Captain Ringgold , might I so far presume upon any influence I may have with you as the owner of the Guardian-Mother to request you to order a second dinner to be served at eight in the evening , beginning , say , with to-morrow evening ? '' asked the young millionaire , looking as serious as though he was about to preach a sermon , though the party were generally laughing .