About a quarter after five
I thought you 'd help me out . '' Sam 's cheerfulness returned , and he went to work with more alacrity . All the afternoon he was forming plans for the disposal of the reward when it came into his hands . About a quarter after five the two boys entered the pawnbroker 's office . The latter was not particularly pleased to see Sam , and his countenance showed it . `` I guess I 'll take that ring , mister , '' said Sam , in an independent tone . `` What ring ? ''