five o'clock
Being a charitable soul , however , he stood ready to overlook much that was obnoxious in the character of the man if the time ever came when he openly revealed a contrite heart and a disposition to make amends in the proper way . `` To be gone for three months , I hear , '' said Flanders , looking at his watch . `` I say , Mr. Bingle , does n't it seem to you that the afternoon lessons are a little longer than usual ? It 's five o'clock . I have to be back in town before half-past six . '' Mr. Bingle did not reply . A sudden cause for rejoicing had sprung up , occupying all of his attention .