about
ten o'clock
Not a word was said as to the manner in which he had entered the house . He was introduced by Adam as `` my friend , Mr. Kent . '' After breakfast Jasper went around with his new friend to the place of business of the latter . He decided not to call upon Mr. Fitch till about ten o'clock . While on his way to the merchant 's counting-room he met the girl , Nancy , with a tin pail in her hand . The girl 's face lighted up when she saw him . `` So you got off the roof , '' she said .