six o'clock
Joe had flushed dark , and cursed Albert in his heart . On the Saturday afternoon the two soldiers took the train into town . They would have to walk home . They had tea at six o'clock , and lounged about till half past seven . The circus was in a meadow near the river -- a great red-and-white striped tent . Caravans stood at the side . A great crowd of people was gathered round the ticket-caravan .