two o'clock before
`` It 's a wonder he came here at all . He does n't belong in our style of a crowd . '' To reach Baker 's Plain the cadets had to make a detour around a high cliff which overlooked a rocky watercourse which flowed into Cayuga Lake . They moved slowly , as nobody wished to damage his kite , and it was after two o'clock before all hands were ready for the first trial at kite-flying . `` Gracious , but it is blowing ! '' cried Tom . `` Sam , have you a good strong cord on your kite ? ''