nearly eight o’clock
I -- we -- -- '' `` I think I have told you fairly often that I do not like you to be late for your meals ? '' `` Yes , sir , '' assented Gordon wearily . `` Exactly . It is now -- hm -- nearly eight o'clock . I think you had better go up to your room . You do n't deserve supper at this hour . And -- hm -- after this kindly give a little consideration to my wishes . ''