three o'clock in the afternoon
What could be in the innocent-looking box ? That was the question that held six minds in the thraldom of curiosity . `` I ca n't stand this suspense any longer ! '' muttered Reade towards three o'clock in the afternoon . `` Open the box yourself , '' prompted Danny Grin . `` I will , '' offered Reade , advancing toward the box . `` I do n't care if it 's a ton of dynamite , all fixed up with clock work and automatic fuses .