about a quarter after eleven
Dick was even more pleased than ever with his position . It was an absolute delight for him to dabble with figures , and finding how very quick and accurate he was , the bookkeeper and tellers did not hesitate to give him many a task in that line . The more he did the better they were pleased , and many a joke passed around the inner circle that was aimed at poor Charles , and his blundering ways . It was about a quarter after eleven when Dick saw Mr. Graylock come in . He had a most determined look on his face , as though his mind was set upon doing something he had endeavored to hold aloof for some time . `` Looks to me as though the climax is close at hand , '' observed Pliny , who was once more back at his desk ; Dick happened to be standing near by waiting for some notices that were being gotten together by the bookkeeper to be delivered on his regular morning round of the business houses of Riverview . `` I think myself we shall hear something drop before long , '' replied that functionary , in a low confidential tone , intended only for the ears of his assistant .