six o'clock
But he had n't counted on that gang tippin ' off the Jersey game wardens , nor on their trailin ' the baggage and express bundles with huntin ' dogs . `` The dogs had smelled it out just as I came in to claim it , '' says he ; `` so all I could do was to keep my mouth closed , standing around and looking foolish until I got tired and came away . And that , Torchy , is the situation up to the present moment . My venison is under guard over in Jersey City , and if it is n't delivered at the club by six o'clock to-night I shall not only lose my bet , but have my life made miserable from cheap jokes for months to come . It occurred to me that if your wits were as bright as the hair that covers them , you might be able to help me out . What do you think ? '' `` Chee ! ''