half past three o'clock in the afternoon
After his return he married again ; and afterwards he had as many as nine wives at one time , though he never took a second while Khadija was living . `` Now , good friends , I think we all need a rest , which the commander instructed me to give you at a convenient place in my remarks . '' The professor retired from the rostrum , and the company scattered over the ship . Captain Ringgold permitted the day , which was only the second of the voyage , to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together . The passengers appeared to be well occupied ; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks , and everybody was enjoying these plays , either by taking part or looking on . The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience , and they always became very hilarious over them . Besides , he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department ; for the adults were not in training as students , and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them , and creating a dislike for the conferences .