nine in the evening
Tom shuddered involuntarily , his nerves and muscles quivering as life suddenly flowed into them again . He twisted at the bonds on his wrists , and to his amazement found them slightly loose . He was sure he could work his hands free , but decided to wait for a better opportunity . He glanced at the clock on the wall near by and saw that it was nine in the evening . Only fifteen hours before the Solar Guard must attack ! Sinclair sat down casually in a chair and faced the cadet . George and Mrs. Hill had stopped struggling and were watching their employer .