six
o'clock before
A racquet appeared with strings burst by an opponent 's serve . Two or three minutes and he was done , asking each person 's name , titling the drawing beneath its over-sized head , signing it and wrapping it in clear plastic . He was magician and entertainer , eyes blue and shrewd , working hard , keeping the crowd alive . It was six o'clock before Joe realized it . He scooted back to the Moana . `` Glenlivet and water , please , Gilbert . '' Joe raised his glass in Gilbert 's direction .