one o'clock
I accept the position . '' `` You may as well hand me the money , and go to work to-day . '' Walter drew out thirty dollars , the greater part of his little store , and handed it to Mr. Locke . Mr. Locke tucked it carelessly into his vest pocket , and taking his hat said : `` Sit down here , and if any agents come in , tell them I will be back at one o'clock . That is all you will need to do to-day . '' Walter sat down at the desk complacently . He had parted with thirty dollars , but it was on deposit with his new employer , and would be returned to him whenever his engagement terminated .