about one o'clock
No one had ever seen him quite so happy . The possession of a lens that did better work than anything he had ever known in all his experience was enough in itself to make his boyish heart thrill with joy . And then the singular character of the film subjects added to the sense of satisfaction , for they were sure to enhance the attractiveness of his collection , as well as please Aunt Susan immensely . It must have been about one o'clock when the boys received their first rude shock . Hugh had just been thinking of giving orders for another walk in the direction of the deserted building about a quarter of a mile away . Alec had finished his work and had the well-developed films hanging to dry , securely fastened to his stout cord with snap clothes-pins , so there was no danger of any unfortunate catastrophe happening to them before they were thoroughly dry . `` Listen , will you ? ''