four a.m.
Passing the buck in training may be all very well , but a commander who does so in action is not fitted for command . We are on the eve of action . Report to Lieutenant Mullins , gentlemen , and tell him I said you were to go along . See that your ships are ready at four a.m. '' He turned and walked rapidly toward a group of ground men who were loading a truck . Larkin 's eyes became wide with astonishment . `` Well what do you know about that ! Say , that bird is going to make a real C.O. '' `` I think he is one now , '' McGee answered .