about five o'clock
Coroner Penfield then concisely stated the reason for the inquest and summoned Officer O'Ryan to the witness stand . The policeman stood , cap in hand , while being sworn by the morgue master , and then took his place on the platform in the chair reserved for the witnesses . His answer to Coroner Penfield 's questions relative to his name , residence in Washington , and length of service in the city Police Force were given with brevity and a rich Irish brogue . `` Where were you on Tuesday morning at about five o'clock ? '' asked Penfield , first consulting some memoranda on his desk . `` On my way home , '' explained O'Ryan . `` My relief had just come . ''