seven o'clock
Once the Colonel was made to recognize his worth , the gates of Paradise would be open ! He thought of the home he would build for her , and the flowers that would encompass it , of the horses and dogs they would have and perhaps -- The memory of her face as she clasped Chick in the road flashed over him , and he straightened his shoulders suddenly and smiled almost tremulously . Yes , he 'd be worthy of her , from this time forward life should hold no higher privilege ! It was after seven o'clock by the time he reached the Junction , and heavy mutterings of thunder could be heard in the west . `` Does this street go through to the boulevard ? '' he asked of a man , pointing with his knobless whip . The lank person addressed removed his weight from the telegraph pole that had supported it and sauntered forward .