five
o'clock
Sam listened to this prediction with complacency . He did not reflect upon the absurdity of one number being luckier than another , and congratulated himself that he had been so fortunate as to get a number containing two sevens . Sam was not usually an early riser . As a general thing he lay in bed as late as he dared to ; but on the particular morning which was to terminate his suspense he jumped out of bed at half-past five o'clock . `` What are you going to do , Sam ? '' inquired Henry , opening his eyes . `` I 'm going to get up , '' answered Sam .