four o'clock
For a moment , he stood on the summit to take in the view once more , then clattered down the other side , and away full pelt for the town . Soon he entered Collingwood , and sought the police headquarters without delay . Where was Mr. Bangs ? He was told , to his great delight , that the detective was in town , and would report at four o'clock . It was now half-past three . Putting up his horse at the hotel , the lawyer partook of a hasty meal at a restaurant , and returned in time to meet Bangs on the very threshold . `` Whet ere you doing here , Lawyer Coristine ? ''