Eleven o'clock
No , there was no use of thinking anything more about it , nor would he tell him . There were some things that even Peter could n't understand , -- and no wonder , when you think how many years had gone by since he loved any woman . The chime of the little clock rang out . Jack turned quickly : `` Eleven o'clock , Uncle Peter , and I must go ; time 's up . I hate to leave you . '' `` And what about the shanty and the cook ? '' said Peter , his eyes searching Jack 's .