5 o'clock
And here 's the afternoon half gone . '' `` O 'll have it dere in less 'n no time , '' pleaded Bootsey . Mr. Jayres scowled hard at Bootsey and hesitated . But finally he drew the letter from the drawer of his table and handed it over , saying as he did so , `` If you aint back here by 5 o'clock , I 'll break every bone in your body ! '' Bootsey left the office with great precipitation , and as he closed the door behind him , Mr. Jayres glared morosely at a knot-hole in the floor . `` Funny about that boy ! '' he said reflectively .