eight o'clock
At this moment the Gutter Pup and P. Lentz , representing the profit-sharing stockholders , called to know when the surplus was to be divided . `` Macnooder is now at work on the books , '' said Dink . `` We expect him over at any time . '' But when at eight o'clock that evening no word had been received from the president , the Third Triumvirate held a meeting and sent the Tennessee Shad over to the Dickinson , with orders to return only with the bullion , for which purpose he was equipped with a small , black satchel . Just before lights the Tennessee Shad 's dragging step was heard returning . `` I do n't like the sound , '' said Dink , listening . `` He always shuffles his feet , '' said Dennis , clinging to hope .