two o’clock
The chief officer would then climb onto the platform , and his usual phrase would ring through the ship 's interior . As for Captain Nemo , he did n't appear . Of the other men on board , I saw only my emotionless steward , who served me with his usual mute efficiency . Near two o'clock I was busy organizing my notes in the lounge , when the captain opened the door and appeared . I bowed to him . He gave me an almost imperceptible bow in return , without saying a word to me . I resumed my work , hoping he might give me some explanation of the previous afternoon 's events .