ten o'clock
At the hotel they obtained the addresses of several dealers in second-hand goods , and they had one of the dealers call and look at the stuff . He offered ten dollars for the lot ; and , as they did not see their way to doing better , they accepted his terms , and the goods were removed without delay . `` Let us take a walk around while we have the chance , '' said Earl . `` It is only ten o'clock . '' Randy was willing , and off they started up Market Street to the City Hall , and then back and into Montgomery and Kearney streets , taking in all the sights as they went . Almost before they knew it , it was time to go to the wharf . `` We do n't want to keep Uncle Foster waiting , '' said Earl ; but when they reached the wharf their uncle was nowhere in sight .