two o’clock
Dan had taken the horse to the blacksmith 's to be shod . The captain strode across the floor , turned and strode back again . Every few moments he looked at his watch . It was a long way to two o'clock , but each additional moment was another weight piled upon his soul . As he turned in his stride he saw a shadow move across the sill of the big , open door . He caught his breath and stopped . Caroline entered the barn .