six o'clock
Meanwhile Julius returned to business . With the help of his blacking materials he succeeded in earning a dollar before the close of the day . Unluckily , half of this was to be given to the young capitalist who had supplied him with a box and brush ; but still fifty cents was more than he would probably have earned if he had been compelled to depend upon chance jobs . At six o'clock he met his young employer and handed over fifty cents , which the other pocketed with much satisfaction . `` Do you want to take the box ag ` in to-morrow ? '' he asked . `` Yes , '' said Julius .