six o'clock
P ` r ` aps it 's because we both get into trouble together , and that makes people hang to one another . Steps again . Go it , sir . '' The clerk darted away , and Tom started leading once more ; but the steps passed , and so did the long , dreary afternoon , with Tom struggling hard to master something before six o'clock came ; and before the clock had done striking Pringle was ready to shut up and go . `` You 'll take the keys , sir , '' he said . `` Guv ` nor wo n't come back now . I 've got well on with that deed , if he asks you when he comes home .