about ten o'clock
But the storm continued . It grew worse as darkness advanced , and the wind rose to a gale . The rain came down in torrents , and the boys , in spite of rain coats and umbrellas , were drenched a second time in the short trip from their bungalow to that of the girls , when they came to pay a visit . `` It 's a wild night , '' declared Jack , as he and his chums got ready to go back , about ten o'clock . `` There must be quite a sea on , '' said Ed . `` I would n't want to be out in it , '' remarked Walter . `` And I beg to be excused , '' came from Norton .