four o'clock
Dad had already gone when Bobby got up . This disappointed Bobby a little but then he remembered -- _ this was the big day _ . Naturally Dad would get over to the project early . And at four o'clock -- Bobby shivered deliciously at the thought of it . He ate his breakfast in silence with Mom across the table drinking a cup of coffee and looking at a fashion catalogue . He was glad she was occupied because he did n't want to talk ; not today he did n't . Might spill something secret .