five o'clock
he said , slowly , and looking sheepishly at the boys who were staring open-mouthed at him and the young girl . The girl pulled a little watch from her belt . `` I want you to report that man immediately . It is now five o'clock . I will go down to the police station with you , if you like . '' `` Very well , '' he said , his face brightening , and together they went off to the house . THE boys watched them out of sight , then one of them , whose name I afterward learned was Jack , and who came next to Miss Laura in age , gave a low whistle and said , `` Does n't the old lady come out strong when any one or anything gets abused ?