four o'clock
`` Well , there 's no use in talking any more , I guess . We understand each other . '' And with these words Jim unlocked the door and walked downstairs to dinner . By four o'clock it was all over ; the road was won , and Jim , struggling into his overcoat , was reflecting on how beautifully success succeeds . For Blaney had not been the only one to change sides , and the result of the election had been a sweeping victory , which surprised even Jim . The stampede had caught Thompson and Wing , and the only holdings which had been voted against him were those directly represented by Porter . Porter had attended the meeting and was surprised to find that his relief at having the fight well over was almost strong enough to make up for his chagrin and disappointment at being defeated .