half past eight
He was anxious and weary from long waiting ; and after three stations were passed , he began to ask questions . `` How long before we get to Harrowtown ? '' he inquired , stopping the busy conductor . `` We get there at half past eight . '' Another question was upon Mr. Randal 's lips , but the conductor had hurried on . He looked around as if to appeal to some one else , but turned back , talking to himself . `` Not get there till into the evening , '' he said , `` and pitch dark , for there 's no moon now .