twelve in the morning
what are you going to do if you do n't pass ? '' cried Jessie , when he was ready to leave home . `` If I do n't pass now , Jessie , I 'll simply go at my studies again and keep at them until I do pass , '' he answered . The examination which was held in the city was divided into two parts , one taking place from ten to twelve in the morning , and the other from two to five in the afternoon . There were about thirty students present , and as far as possible each was separated from any friends he might have on hand , so that Dave sat on one side of the hall in which the examination occurred and the senator 's son sat on the other . `` Well , how did you make out ? '' questioned Roger of Dave , when the two went out for their midday lunch .