6 o'clock
It would be manifestly unfair to remove a man like Sweeney without proof of a sufficient reason for such action . '' `` It 's a war now -- war to the finish , '' said Brennan , who waited at the city hall until after 1 o'clock in the afternoon , half expecting the mayor to accede to Gibson 's demand at the last minute or to see Gibson appear with evidence against Sweeney to force his removal . But the mayor `` stood pat '' and Gibson remained away . The office was deserted as they waited that night for the call Gibson promised he would make at 6 o'clock . They showed Gibson 's note to P. Q. when they reached the office with it and he had given them rather unnecessary instructions to be on the job . `` Do n't get lost or wander away , '' he said . `` I 've ordered Benton to be here with you and I 'll be at home if you want me in a hurry . ''