three o'clock
Half an hour later the place was pretty well filled . There were several village storekeepers , some traveling men from the hotel , and railroad men off duty . Nearly a dozen country rigs drove up to the platform , and the rural population was well represented . At three o'clock prompt , as advertised , Bart ascended the little platform and took up the gavel . Just then he nodded at a newcomer who entered the doorway and quietly took a seat . It was Mr. Baker . Bart was more pleased than surprised to see him .