five in the afternoon
It happened that at this time a company of Japanese jugglers were performing at the Academy of Music , which , as my New York readers know , is situated on Fourteenth Street . Meaning it to be a surprise , he said nothing to Rose or Martha , but before going down town the next day , went to the box-office , and secured three reserved seats in an excellent situation . They were expensive ; but Rufus was resolved that he would not spare expense , for this occasion at least . When he reached home at half-past five in the afternoon , he went up at once to Martha 's room . `` Miss Manning , '' he said , `` have you any engagement this evening ? '' `` It is hardly necessary to ask , Rufus , '' she replied ; `` my company is not in very great demand . '' `` You have heard of the Japanese jugglers at the Academy of Music ? ''