five o'clock
He had fully expected to have the watch to carry home and display to his mother . As it was , he was in no hurry to go home , but remained for two hours skating with the other boys . He used his friend Linton 's skates , Linton having an engagement which prevented his remaining . It was five o'clock when Luke entered the little cottage which he called home . His mother , a pleasant woman of middle age , was spreading the cloth for supper . She looked up as he entered . `` Well , Luke ? ''