eight o'clock in the morning
` He 's doing well , but I am inclined to think that Harry is the better man , ' I said , taking sides for the first time . '' ` I do n't believe it , ' was the answer of Deacon Joe . ` Knowles is getting pretty sensible , and his voice is stronger . ' `` The Deacon moved next day , and when Sunday came I went over in a boat with the Reverend Robert at eight o'clock in the morning . I was taking a stroll on the beach when I met him , and he asked me to go along . It was just a social call , he explained . Incidentally , he was going to pray and read a Scripture lesson at the Deacon 's request .