about seven
o'clock
I thought he had misunderstood me , so I begged him to bring me the local Gazette . He said he would try to get me a copy . Presently , while I was eating my supper , another official , dressed in a bright chocolate-coloured uniform with green facings , made his appearance . He explained that Inspector Stiff had gone home -- it was then about seven o'clock or later -- and that he was left in charge of the office . I had asked for a newspaper . For what purpose did I require a newspaper ? `` Oh , '' I said , `` just to see the current news . ''