two o'clock
`` I am sure I feel kindly towards Tony ; as kindly as any other fellow in the club , '' said Charles . `` I do not doubt it , but we must watch all our thoughts and actions . '' Captain Sedley returned to the boat-house to give further directions concerning the building . Before two o'clock all the boys , with the exception of Tony Weston , were gathered on the beach . `` I hope he will come , '' said Frank , much concerned at the absence of his friend . `` I hope so , '' added Charles . `` Here is Uncle Ben .