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asked the professor , with a smile , `` it is pretty near time to eat again . '' `` I 'm all right again now , professor , '' responded Jo . `` Better get ready then , for I hear Pedro rattling the dishes down there . '' `` I think '' -- began Tom , when they were down in their staterooms taking a washup before the noon meal . `` That it is time for dinner , '' interrupted Jo . `` No , sonny , '' replied Tom . `` My thoughts are not as your thoughts , always on the gross material , but -- '' Going to the door , he called Jim into the room .