two o'clock
Have some more chicken , King ? '' `` Yes , '' said King , `` these forgotten experiences make a fellow terribly hungry ! '' The subject of the morning 's disaster was not again referred to , and Mr. Maynard triumphantly succeeded in his determination to eliminate all thought of it . By two o'clock Pompton was at the door with the car , and they started gaily off to continue their journey . Mr. Maynard sat in front with the chauffeur , and if they indulged in some whispered conversation it was not audible to those in the tonneau . Midget and King themselves had quite recovered their good spirits , and were ready to enjoy the ride through the country . They went rather fast , as they had started a bit later than they intended , but not too fast to enjoy the scenery or the interesting scenes on either side .