midday
There were half a dozen clerks busy inside behind a long desk , before which there was a wire netting that rose almost to the ceiling . The first window nearest the door was that of the cashier , the next was that of the paying-teller , and the next the receiving-teller , after which followed the book-keepers and discount clerk . All were busy at their various occupations , as it had been a rush day , in consequence of the large crowd . Jack had seen every man , woman and child , who had gone in or come out since midday , and he had scanned every one who had passed by without detecting a bandit . Yet his patience did not give out . `` Do you suppose our prisoner knows what method Jesse James will employ in his attempted raid ? '' he asked .