two o'clock
A lonely little heart twist followed for the dead baby who had been born in her hut . This day she did not hesitate as long as usual . She must return quickly to Daddy Skinner and help keep guard over Andy Bishop . Waldstricker was coming at two o'clock ! Rounding the lake point , on which stood the hut of her squatter friends , she spied `` Satisfied '' seated on the bench near the doorway . Tess waved her hand , and the old fisherman signaled in return . `` Ma thought ye 'd be comin ' soon , brat , '' was Longman 's greeting .