three o'clock
I am going to the game myself . '' At this statement a laugh rippled around the room . Then every boy and girl settled down to the serious business of the day . At three o'clock Old Put announced : `` If Captain Prescott so desires , he may withdraw now with his team , in order to have time to dress and get oiled up on the diamond . '' `` I thank you , sir , for that permission , '' responded Dick , rising at once . He was followed by the other players . `` Go out a little more quietly , if you please -- that 's all , '' called Old Dut .