about ten o'clock
`` There will be too many of us to be lonely , '' he answered . `` I 'm looking forward to some splendid times . '' `` Oh , so am I , Dave , and I am sure the others hope to have good times , too . '' It was about ten o'clock when Mr. and Mrs. Basswood came back to the hotel , having spent a very pleasant evening with their friends , who had wanted them to remain over night . `` I 've got some news that I want to telegraph to Crumville , '' announced Ben 's father , as he came in . `` News that may interest Mr. Poole . '' `` What is that , Dad ? ''