half past twelve
The boy , Captain Elisha 's acquaintance of the morning , was out , regaling himself with crullers and milk at a pushcart on Broad Street , when the captain returned to the officers of Sylvester , Kuhn and Graves . The clerk who had taken his place was very respectful . `` Captain Warren , '' he said , `` Mr. Sylvester was sorry to miss you . He waited until half past twelve and left word for us to telephone if you came . Our Mr. Graves is still ill , and the matter of your brother 's estate must be discussed without further delay . Please sit down and I will telephone . '' The captain seated himself on the leather-covered bench , and the clerk entered the inner office .