about five o'clock in the afternoon
Whenever they passed a mine there would be sure to be somebody to wave a friendly hand to Tom Dillon . `` He certainly is well known , '' whispered Roger to Dave . `` Yes , and we were mighty lucky to fall in with him -- after missing that Abe Blower , '' was the reply . It was not until about five o'clock in the afternoon that they reached a small settlement known as Robby 's . Here they rested and had supper . They inquired about Abe Blower and his party , but could find out nothing concerning them . `` They must have gone around by Tilton , '' said Tom Dillon .