one o'clock
Hal walked behind the railing , and Parsons showed him where to place his coat and hat . `` Here is a copy of a letter I wish duplicated ten times . You can go to work at this second desk . At one o'clock you can take half an hour for lunch . '' `` Yes , sir . '' Hal gathered his material about him , and went to work as if his very life depended on it . `` He seems to be an awfully shrewd man , '' he thought , meaning Parsons .