two o'clock
The boys , as a matter of course , were very impatient to take their first lesson in rowing , and to skim over the glassy lake in the splendid barge before them . `` Where is Uncle Ben ? '' asked Charles , hardly able to control his impatience . `` He will be here soon ; it is not two o'clock yet , '' answered Frank . `` Do n't be in a hurry , Charley , '' added Tony , who had seated himself upon the sand , and considering the exciting circumstances of the day , demeaned himself like a philosopher . `` I am so anxious to get a peep at the inside of her , '' replied Charles , as he took hold of the line that held the boat , and pulled her towards the shore . `` Do n't you think he will be here before two o'clock ? ''