six o'clock
Even then David had to leave upon the slender leg a twist of leather . A moment later , with a whir of wings and a frightened squawk that quickly turned into a surprised caw of triumphant rejoicing , the crow soared into the air and made straight for a distant tree-top . David , after a minute 's glad surveying of his work , donned his blouse again and resumed his walk . It was almost six o'clock when David got back to the Holly farmhouse . In the barn doorway sat Perry Larson . `` Well , sonny , '' the man greeted him cheerily , `` did ye get yer weedin ' done ? '' `` Y -- yes , '' hesitated David .