noon
Do n't kick -- lift your foot out . '' Meg was crimson with embarrassment , and the class was snickering in spite of Miss Mason 's frown . Meg was glad to escape to her seat , and the committeeman moved his hat further back before the next unlucky reader came to the platform . It did seem as though the noon bell would never ring , but at quarter of twelve it did , and Meg and Bobby hurried home to lunch . `` What did you do all morning ? '' asked Meg of the twins , who as usual were waiting for them at the gate . `` Played school , '' answered Dot .