six o'clock
They brought with them a great lot of tools , and soon a flat car with a hoisting machine was run out of a shed , and they were off . By this time it was raining in torrents , and the station platform was deserted . Not caring to get wet , I again took my seat in the car , and presently fell asleep . When I awoke I found it was six o'clock . The rain still fell steadily , without signs of abating . I was decidedly hungry , and buttoning my coat up tightly about my neck , I sallied forth in search of a restaurant . I found one within a block of the depot , and entering , I called for some coffee and muffins -- first , however , assuring myself that my train was not likely to leave for fully an hour .