five o'clock
`` Yes , we 'll stay here and get dried out a little , if nothing else . '' It was learned that Mrs. Whittle 's place was just across the street , and the lady said she would be very glad to furnish them with a hot supper , and added that they could come in and dry themselves in her sitting-room , where she started an open fire . The machines were placed in Mr. Simpson 's garage , and they purchased from the storekeeper some gasoline and oil . `` Only a little after five o'clock , '' announced Roger . `` I think by six o'clock the storm will be over , '' he added . While they were eating the supper provided by Mrs. Whittle , it stopped raining , and a little later they saw the setting sun over the hills to the westward . `` How many miles is it to Carpen Falls from here ? ''