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As to his own personal history , the agent was unresponsive . At length the guest , apologizing for untimely weariness , it being then 3.15 A.M. , yawned his way to the portable shack . He slept heavily , except for a brief period when the rain let up . In the morning -- which term seasoned newspaper men apply to twelve noon and the hour or two thereafter -- he inquired of Banneker , `` Any tramps around here ? '' `` No , '' answered the agent , `` Not often . There were a pair yesterday morning , but they went on . '' `` Some one was fussing around the place about first light .