one o’clock
So , after he had passed all the bright theatres and restaurants , he turned down a quiet side street and returned to his lodging , so that he might have a good night 's rest before starting on his long journey . At seven in the morning he was up again , and at nine o'clock he was bidding farewell to his many friends in the editorial rooms of the Evening Enterprise . Every one congratulated him upon his great good luck in getting such a chance to distinguish himself , and when they had done telling him that he had a great future before him , Archie felt happier than ever before in all his life . The train left the Grand Central Station at one o'clock , and Mr. Jennings went with him to the station to see him well started upon the journey . `` You may be sure we are all much interested in you , Archie , '' he said , as the train was leaving , `` and we shall look forward anxiously to your safe return . '' These words made Archie very glad , for it cheered him to know that at least one of the editors liked him for himself as well as for what he could do . The Southwestern Limited seemed to fairly fly along the banks of the beautiful Hudson , and everything was so delightful that Archie could scarcely believe that only a week or two before he had been walking along country roads , anxious to reach New York , that he might become an office boy .