half past six
He thought that he would not distress her by telling her of it now -- that he had better leave her to find it out herself after he was gone ; but the reflection of the misery it would occasion her when she did know it , gave rise to a feeling of pity for her in his heart , which made him more inclined to be gentle and tender to her than he had felt for a long time . After sitting over the fire with their father for some time , Thady said , `` Well , Feemy , these are fashionable hours you 've brought with you from Drumsna . Does Mrs. McKeon always dine as late as this ? Why it 's half past six ! '' `` The stupid girl forgot the potatoes , Thady . You could have them now ; but you know , you would n't eat them as hard as stones . I 'll go and hurry her . '' ''