about eight o'clock
Mrs. Hardy bit her lips and seemed on the point of replying , but said nothing . At last Mr. Hardy asked , `` Where are the boys ? '' `` Will is getting out his lessons for to-morrow up in his room . George went out about eight o'clock . He did n't say where he was going . '' `` It 's a nice family . Is there one night in the year , Mary , when all our children are at home ? ''