two o'clock
Jim had no very definite idea of using it , at least until force was the only expedient ; but he had been through too many fights to be caught off his guard . Instructions were wired from the despatcher 's office to the operators all along the line , ordering them to report promptly any irregularity or suspicious circumstance . Meanwhile the regular trains for Truesdale pulled out through the yards and went on their way . When Jawn came into the Superintendent 's office at two o'clock he found a group of men standing in nervous attitudes , all evidently awaiting orders . A boy stopped him and asked his business . `` I want to see Mr. Mattison , '' said Jawn , removing his pipe and holding it awkwardly : Jawn , though at home on an engine , was ill at ease in an office . `` Ca n't see him , '' snapped the boy ; `` he 's busy . ''