five o'clock
Since the little slump we had in August it has taken a new start -- and not only war business , at that -- the old people are sending in orders again . I tell you what it is , Mr. Gale , this country is right on the edge of a boom ! '' And the junior member of the firm tilted triumphantly back in his chair . With the solid comfort which comes to a man when he returns to find his affairs all going well , Roger worked on until five o'clock , and then he started for his home . Deborah had not yet come in , and a deep silence reigned in the house . He looked through the rooms downstairs , and with content he noticed how little had been altered . His beloved study had not been touched .