seven o'clock
The theft was according to his method of operation . `` Where do you suppose father is ? '' asked Maggie , as Leo was about to leave the house to show Mr. Checkynshaw where Mrs. Wittleworth lived . `` It is after seven o'clock , and he is never so late as this . '' `` I do n't know , '' replied Leo . `` I have n't seen him since one o'clock . '' The banker was disturbed by the question .