ten o'clock
Nellie Patterdale was to be on deck with her , attended by Donald and Sam Rodman . The boarding at the end of the shop had been removed , to allow the passage of the yacht into her future element . The ways had been laid down into the water , and well slushed . It was high tide at ten o'clock , and this hour had been chosen for the great event . `` Are you all ready , Mr. Kennedy ? '' asked Donald . `` All ready , '' replied the workman .