about eight o'clock
How did it happen ? '' Glad of an opportunity for singing his young friend 's praises , the timber boss eagerly related the incident ; and when it was told the manager said , with a smile : `` Well , sir , you seem to have such a happy faculty for life-saving that I do n't know but what we ought to appoint you inspector of accidents . Seriously , though , I am very glad to have a man of your evident ability and steady nerve with us , and if you are inclined to remain in our employ I shall make it my business to see that your interests do not suffer . So , if you will call at my office about eight o'clock to-morrow morning I shall be pleased to have a further talk with you . '' `` Thank you , sir , '' rejoined Peveril ; `` I will not fail to be there . '' After the great man had departed , the Trefethens indulged in many speculations as to what he intended to do for their guest ; nor was Peveril himself devoid of a hopeful curiosity in the same direction . `` Mayhap he 'll make ` ee store-keeper , '' suggested Mrs. Trefethen ; `` hand if ' e only will , Maister Peril , me and Miss Penny 'll take all our trade to thy shop , though they do say has ` ow company ginghams woa n't wash , while has for white goods , they 've poorest stock in hall Red Jacket .