six p.m.
`` A boy with a girl 's name has his troubles cut out for him , I should say . '' `` Lots of 'em have girls ' names -- in history , '' contributed Betty absently . `` What time do we get into Washington , Bob ? '' `` Around five , probably six p.m. , for we 're likely to be a bit late , '' replied Bob . `` Let 's go to bed now , Betty , and get an early start in the morning . '' The day spent on the train was uneventful , and , contrary to Bob 's expectations , they were on time at every station . Betty 's heart beat faster as the hands of her little wrist watch pointed to 5:45 and the passengers began to gather up their wraps .