about eight o’clock
` Oh , that was the vay , was it ? ' said Mr. Weller . ` To be sure it was , ' replied Job . ` Vell , ' said Sam , as they had now arrived near the hotel , ` I vant to have a little bit o ' talk with you , Job ; so if you 're not partickler engaged , I should like to see you at the Great White Horse to-night , somewheres about eight o'clock . ' ` I shall be sure to come , ' said Job . ` Yes , you 'd better , ' replied Sam , with a very meaning look , ` or else I shall perhaps be askin ' arter you , at the other side of the green gate , and then I might cut you out , you know . ' ` I shall be sure to be with you , sir , ' said Mr. Trotter ; and wringing Sam 's hand with the utmost fervour , he walked away .