about four o'clock
Jeb can ride on whiles we-all branch off at Bear Forks for the Old Indian Trail . Then Mike and Jeb can catch up with us . '' `` I do n't know about that , Sam , '' returned Mrs. Brewster , thoughtfully . `` I 'd rather see Jeb start from here about four o'clock , so Mike and he can meet us at five-thirty at the school-house . '' `` You must have some good reason for that , '' ventured Polly . `` Yes , Mike may hear about this claim and leave his cabin early , so as to act as guide to strangers who will be glad to pay him any price just to get him and his wonderful scouting experience . '' `` Right as usual , Mary !