four o'clock
The boys were now in high standing with their host . When matters had been settled in the office Holt led them to the wash room . Here the young men dusted themselves off , washed , polished their own shoes , donned clean collars and cuffs , and , altogether , speedily made themselves so tidy that they looked quite different from the dusty travelers who had trudged into Dunhaven . Jabez Holt then conducted them back to chairs on the porch , remarking : `` It 's after four o'clock now , and supper 'll be ready sharp at six . '' `` What time do they knock off work in the boatyard ? '' queried Jack . `` Five , sharp , '' the landlord informed him .