half past three
If not , go ahead and talk . '' Orvil Harris had a private line , so Rick described their adventure in the cove and asked for the crabber 's help . Harris responded at once , as the boys had known he would . `` I 'll come by at half past three . You hook on and I 'll tow you to the mouth of the creek , then you cut loose . We 'll fix up the details when I see you . '' Rick thanked him and hung up .