about four in the afternoon
they told the laughing Allandale fellows , `` there 's another day coming when you 'll have to face Alan Tyree ; and the chances are two to one you 'll not find that boy such easy picking . You 're in great luck today , Allandale ; so make the most of it . He laughs longest who laughs last ; and Scranton is wagering dollars to doughnuts that it 'll be our turn next ! '' `` Come and go along with me , Hugh , '' Thad Stevens was saying , some days after the defeat suffered by Scranton High at the hands of the Champs , as he bounced into his chum 's den about four in the afternoon . `` Where to ? '' demanded the other , looking up with a smile ; and then noting the eager expression on Thad 's face he hurriedly added : `` But I guess I can get pretty close to the mark without your telling me . You 're meaning to continue your campaign against our friend , Brother Lu -- how about that for a guess , Thad ? ''