three o'clock
Hardwick saw him to the door , and then sat down near a desk in the rear . Hal bent over the writing he was doing . He proceeded with great care , as it was new work to him and he did not wish to make any errors . Just before three o'clock Mr. Sumner returned . He walked to the rear office , gave a turn to the knob of the door of his private safe , and then addressed Hardwick : `` Anything new ? '' `` No , sir . '' `` Then we might as well close up . ''