two o'clock in
the morning
`` What place can this be ? '' The cool night air braced the boy up , and soon he felt stronger . But he was very thirsty , and was willing enough to stop at a nearby street fountain for a drink . He heard a distant bell strike twice , and he knew it must be two o'clock in the morning . His involuntary ride had lasted over ten or twelve hours at least -- the length depending upon the time spent in the freight yard before disturbed by the night watchman . The street was practically deserted , saving for several men who were staggering along under the influence of liquor . All the stores were closed .