about two o'clock in the afternoon
He experienced the sensation one feels while descending in an elevator . When he reached a point just above the town he put the indicator to the zero mark and remained stationary , while he examined the place . But there was nothing to interest him , particularly ; so after a brief survey he once more ascended and continued his journey toward the east . At about two o'clock in the afternoon he reached the city of Boston , and alighting unobserved in a quiet street he walked around for several hours enjoying the sights and wondering what people would think of him if they but knew his remarkable powers . But as he looked just like any other boy no one noticed him in any way . It was nearly evening , and Rob had wandered down by the wharves to look at the shipping , when his attention was called to an ugly looking bull dog , which ran toward him and began barking ferociously . `` Get out ! ''