8 p.m.
` It 's you that 's daein ' the triflin ' , ' he retorted , with sudden spirit ; ` an ' it 's your fau ' t I 'm here noo instead o ' at hame . ' ` Well , I never ! ' she cried . ` I believe I gave ye permission to escort me from these premises at 8 p.m. , ' she proceeded in her best English , which he hated , ` but I have not the slightest recollection of inviting ye to call at 10 a.m. However , the 8 p.m. appointment is hereby cancelled . ' ` Cancel yer Auntie Kate ! ' he rejoined , indignant . ` Hoo can ye speak like that when dear knows when I 'll see ye again ? '