six o'clock
Surely no blame could attach to the frank and generous girl , even though the jealous assault of Cliff Belden should throw the valley into a fever of chatter . `` Furthermore , I do n't believe he will be in haste to speak of his share in the play , '' he added . `` It was too nearly criminal . '' It was almost noon of the fourth day when the Supervisor called up to say that he was at the office , and would reach the ranch at six o'clock . `` I wish you would come home at once , '' his wife argued ; and something in her voice convinced him that he was more needed at home , than in the town . `` All right , mother . Hold the fort an hour and I 'll be there . ''