half past seven
`` Well I wish he 'd come -- I want my supper . I 'm as tired as tired can be , paddling round there in the mud . How did you like your lantern , child ? '' she said as the clock struck half past seven . Faith raised her head and listened first to the clock and for any sound that might be stirring near the house ; then answered , `` I have n't looked at it , mother . '' `` What do you think of having supper ? '' `` Before Mr. Linden comes , mother ?