eight o'clock exactly
It flashed through his mind that in Mr. Bates , at any rate , he had found no friend . The result of the interview with Mr. Fleming was an intimation to Mr. Bates that Mr. Cameron was to have a position in the office of the Metropolitan Transportation & Cartage Company , and to begin work the following morning . `` Very well , Sir , '' replied Mr. Bates -- he had apparently quite recovered his equanimity -- `` we shall find Mr. Cameron a desk . '' `` We begin work at eight o'clock exactly , '' he added , turning to Cameron with a pleasant smile . Mr. Fleming accompanied Cameron to the door . `` Now , a word with you , Mr. Cameron . You may find Mr. Bates a little difficult -- he is something of a driver -- but , remember , he is in charge of this office ; I never interfere with his orders . ''