two o'clock
George too was happy in Gertrude 's happiness and joyous in his own thoughts that perhaps he had already entered upon his life work , the development of plans which would bless humanity . Colonel Harris 's chief joy was that he had earned a rest , was soon to see the absent members of his family , and to behold the work of men in Europe . People crowded the gangway , the same as on a previous occasion when duty forced him suddenly to leave the `` Majestic . '' It was almost two o'clock ; visitors were no longer admitted to the steamer , except messengers with belated telegrams , mail , packages , and flowers for the travelers . On the bridge of the `` Campania '' stood the uniformed captain and junior officers . The chief officer was at the bow , the second officer aft . The captain , notified that all was ready , gave the command , `` Let go ! ''