half past four
Bob had noticed that , although the clerk 's eyes were directed upon him , there appeared to be no expression of interest or curiosity in them ; but that they might as well have been fixed upon a blank wall . `` Your boxes have already been sent round in the cart to Mr. Medlin 's , Robert . I do n't know that there is anything else to say . Mr. Medlin will , of course , put you in the way of your duties here ; but if you have anything to say to me -- any questions to ask , or any remarks , connected with the business , or otherwise , you wish to make -- I shall always be ready to listen to you , if you will come into the counting house at half past four . '' So saying , Mr. Bale retired into his private room again . Mr. Medlin placed his papers inside his desk , locked it , took off his coat and hung it on a peg , put on another coat and his hat , and then turned to Bob . `` Ready ? ''