eight o'clock
I used to think as ladies had no real sperrit , but I 'll never think so no more ! '' `` I 'll be ready for you , Hester , '' said Sister Mary , in her gravest voice . `` The night after next -- at what hour will you call for me , Hester ? '' `` Sister , I may not come at all , and I ca n't name the hour -- it may be any time atween eight o'clock and midnight . I may fail -- only I do n't think so . '' `` You will not fail , '' said Miss Vallence . `` I will be ready . ''