about 7 P.M.
I think it 's the duty of every citizen , ' says he , ` to try to do up these robbers that prey upon the public . I 'll show 'em whether the water 's fine . Five dollars for one -- that 's what J. Smith offers , and he 'll have to keep his contract if he does business with Bill Murkison . ' `` We got into Chicago about 7 P.M. Murkison was to meet the gray man at half past 9 . We had dinner at a hotel and then went up to Murkison 's room to wait for the time to come . '' ` Now , boys , ' says Murkison , ` let 's get our gumption together and inoculate a plan for defeating the enemy . Suppose while I 'm exchanging airy bandage with the gray capper you gents come along , by accident , you know , and holler : `` Hello , Murk ! ''