noon
Immediately Bob Ramdell , a youth of sixteen , rushed eagerly out to greet Bert . `` I 'm glad you 've come , '' he cried . `` I 've been watching for you for an hour . '' `` It is n't noon yet , '' answered Bert . All were soon into the house and Sam drove the sleigh around to the barn . Bob Ramdell had a sister Susie , who was almost Nan 's age , and a baby brother called Tootsie , although his real name was Alexander . Susie was glad to see Nan and Flossie , and all were soon playing with the baby , who was just old enough to be amusing .