About six o'clock
A flock of birds on either side was counted , but a flock of birds that crossed their path was omitted , as it would have counted the same for each . The game grew more and more exciting . Sometimes one side would be more than a hundred ahead , and then the balance would swing back the other way . About six o'clock they neared Lakewood . `` The game stops as we turn into the main street , '' said Cousin Jack , `` and the prize is this : whichever of you two children win shall select the dessert at the hotel dinner to-night . '' `` All right , '' said Marjorie , `` but it is n't only us children . We each have a partner who must help us in the selection . ''