eight o'clock
` I could walk back again to Wastwater if it were necessary . ' ` Of course ; I knew that . You are magnificent . At eight o'clock then -- ' Nothing more was said on the subject . When in sight of Rhoda 's lodgings they parted without hand-shaking . Before eight Everard was straying about the beach , watching the sun go down in splendour . He smiled to himself frequently .