two o'clock
Clay cost money , and a case worker 's salary was n't large . Gloria could not see how she could put the cost of the clay down on a special requisition , anyhow ; she had to pay for it herself , and so she was very careful and saving with it . After she 'd put the Tom doll away with the Rudi doll , making a mental note to take care of both of them before she left for the day , she fished out her beret and put it on and went out for a quick lunch . * * * * * It was just after two o'clock when Mr. Gerne came in . The others were used to his periodic arrivals , of course , and Gloria had never felt any fear of the director . He did n't work in the same office , but elsewhere in the building , and once a week he made a habit of touring the various social-work agencies under his direction . It kept the workers on their toes , Gloria imagined : the actual sight of the boss ' boss would do that .