about half past eight
The next morning at breakfast she announced that she felt the need of more regular exercise , and she thought she should take a short walk every morning . `` Ah ! '' Dr. Kirby said , `` about what time ? '' `` I should think -- about half past eight , '' Mrs. Cory answered . `` A short walk _ before _ breakfast is considered more beneficial by some . '' Miss Kirby looked interested . `` There are a good many pretty walks about Belham , '' she said .