eight o'clock
urged Hyman heartily , in a low voice . `` Do n't disappoint every friend and true believer you 've got . '' There were a few others who were openly friendly in the company mess , but Hal could force only a few mouthfuls of food and a cup of tea down his throat that night . At a little after eight o'clock an orderly of the guard came striding into the squad room to inform Overton that Colonel North would see him at the officers ' club . Thither Hal went . When he reported he was directed to a little smoking room that stood just off the dining room . When Hal knocked and entered at command he found Colonel North there , flanked by Major Silsbee and B company 's officers .