one o'clock
I know better . '' `` Never ironed a rag in my life , honestly , until to-day , '' Martin protested . He was surprised at his weariness when he got into his room , forgetful of the fact that he had been on his feet and working without let up for fourteen hours . He set the alarm clock at six , and measured back five hours to one o'clock . He could read until then . Slipping off his shoes , to ease his swollen feet , he sat down at the table with his books . He opened Fiske , where he had left off to read .