Three o'clock
Tom Burns in his long and varied career had many times slept in the open air , and he had no difficulty in falling asleep now , and when he woke it was much later than he intended . However , without delay , he made his way to the cabin , and arrived just as Ernest discovered the death of the old man whom he had supposed to be his uncle . What time it was the tramp did not know , but as he stood with his face glued to the window-pane he heard a clock in the cabin striking the hour of three . `` Three o'clock , '' he ejaculated . `` Well , I did have a nap ! '' The boy was awake , and he thought it best to wait a while . `` Why did n't I get here a little sooner ? ''