eight o'clock
His health is not what it was . Not being likely to set the river on fire in any literary profession , I decided to give up the college for the counting-room . '' `` I think you did right . '' At eight o'clock Walter reached the Longwood mansion . It would have been early for a party in the city , but Glenwood people were sensible , and , beginning early , were able to close in good season . The house was a handsome one , and the rooms , tastefully furnished , were blazing with light , and already half full . Walter was quite at home in society , and advancing , greeted Hugh and his sister , by whom he was cordially received , and introduced to other members of the family .