eight o'clock
Perhaps , although he was only a boot-black , they may find something in him to imitate . And now , having fairly introduced Ragged Dick to my young readers , I must refer them to the next chapter for his further adventures . After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson 's boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers , two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment , which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square . When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o'clock . He had been up an hour , and hard at work , and naturally began to think of breakfast . He went up to the head of Spruce Street , and turned into Nassau . Two blocks further , and he reached Ann Street .