eight o'clock
In one place Matt sold a dozen spoons , and in another a fancy water-pitcher . Andy sold some spoons also , and a cheap watch and chain , which the buyer explained he intended to sell to some customer for double the money . At the last place at which they stopped Andy made arrangements to remain all night . A stable was also found for Billy and the wagon , and by eight o'clock the partners found themselves free from business cares . Matt moved that they have supper , and to this Andy willingly agreed . While the two were waiting for their orders to be filled , Andy brought out a bit of paper and a pencil and began to figure . `` The net receipts for the day were eighteen dollars and a half , '' he said , when he had finished .