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How do I reach the clock tower?
1 of 7: Do you see any access key that looks appropriate for a clock?
2 of 7: There's one that's a time of day.
3 of 7: It's 2:40, to be exact.
4 of 7: You need to set the time on the clock to 2:40.
5 of 7: You can set the time with the controls near the edge of the water.
6 of 7: Turning the right dial sets the hour hand, and the left dial, the minutes.
7 of 7: Once you've set the clock to the proper time, press the red button to get across to the water.