five o'clock
Good-bye . Hope I have a chance to return the favor some time , '' smiled Tad , swinging his hand in parting salute , as he started with renewed courage . The fifteen miles of rough traveling did not discourage him in the least . He reasoned that he ought to reach the mining camp by four or five o'clock that afternoon . That would be in time for him to start back with food for the other boys , whom he had left in camp . `` My , but I 'll bet Chunky is a walking skeleton by this time , '' smiled Tad , as the thought of his companion 's appetite came humorously into his mind . Talking to himself to keep up his courage , consulting his compass frequently , that he might not stray from the course in the least , the lad hurried on .