the hour
of five
Bob returned before the sails had been thoroughly inspected , and brought with him the coveted flag , thus showing he had been successful in his mission . `` Now let 's put it right up , an ' then we can build our ring , an ' do our practisin ' there instead of goin ' up to the pasture , '' suggested Ben . Since there was no reason why this should not be done , Bob and Ben started for the woods to cut some young trees with which to make a ridge-pole and posts , while the others carried the canvas out-of-doors , and made calculations as to where and how it should be put up . When they commenced work , they had no idea but that it would be completed before supper-time ; but when the village clock struck the hour of five , they had not finished making the necessary poles and pegs . `` We ca n't come anywhere near getting it done to-night , '' said Toby , surprised at the lateness of the hour , and wondering why Aunt Olive had not called him as she had promised . `` Let 's put the sails back in the barn , an ' to-morrow mornin ' we can begin early , an ' have it all done by noon . '' There was no hope that they could complete the work that night Therefore Toby 's advice was followed ; and when the partners separated , each promised to be ready for work early the next morning .