one o'clock
He was gone half an hour , came back looking wise and excited , joined his cronies again , and at midnight was helpless . My man and I carried him upstairs to bed . '' `` What became of the two men ? '' `` They sat watching the clock till closing time , one o'clock , went out , unhitched the horse , and drove off . '' `` I wish I knew who they were , '' murmured Bart . `` I suppose I might worry it out of Wacker , when he gets his head clear , '' suggested Green . `` I do n't believe he would tell you the truth -- and he might suspect . ''