eight o'clock
He could hear them talking in low , earnest tones ; but was so engrossed by his own thoughts that he made no attempt to distinguish the words . Finally the station agent , who was also the telegraph operator , arrived , and as he unlocked the door Jet asked eagerly , and sufficiently loud for the strangers to hear : `` Can I send a message to Albany ? '' `` Not now . Come to-morrow morning after eight o'clock . '' `` But this is very important and must go as soon as possible . '' `` I 'll attend to you in the morning . '' `` It will be too late then , '' Jet cried , excitedly .