eleven P.M.
But the Skippy Bedelle , who had assumed the trials and tribulations of manhood , had profited by the first disillusionments . The trusting , childlike faith was gone forever and in his new , skeptical attitude towards human nature -- Toots Cortrelle excepted -- he had determined to part with as few millions as possible . `` I say , Skippy , how 's it working out ? '' said Snorky at eleven P.M. , producing the crackers and cheese , after having blinded the windows and hung a blanket over the telltale cracks of the door . `` Fine ! '' `` Is that all you 're going to tell me ? '' said Snorky with his hand on the cheese .