eight o'clock
He enquired as to the next train that was expected to arrive from London . The station-master 's son was not sure , but would ask the porter , whose name it appeared was Johnny . Johnny gave the correct answer without an effort . ` Seven-thirty it was , sir , except on Saturdays , when it was eight o'clock . ' ` Thanks , ' said the Bishop . ` Dash the man , he might at least have wired . ' He registered a silent wish concerning the uncle who had brought him a long three miles out of his way with nothing to show at the end of it , and was just turning to leave the station , when the top-hatted small boy , who had been hovering round the group during the conversation , addressed winged words to him .