Eight o'clock
We must now return to New York to Dodger 's old home . When he did not return at the usual hour , neither Florence nor Mrs. O'Keefe was particularly disturbed . It was thought that he had gone on some errand of unusual length , and would return an hour or two late . Eight o'clock came , the hour at which the boy was accustomed to repair to Florence 's room to study , and still he did n't make his appearance . `` Dodger 's late this evening , Mrs. O'Keefe , '' said Florence , going up to the room of her landlady . `` Shure he is . It 's likely he 's gone to Brooklyn or up to Harlem , wid a bundle .