ten o’clock
It was a glorious ride . The Freshmen repeated their song and cheered and cheered the Seniors , and the Seniors returned the compliment . When there was a lull in the singing , as they passed through the village , Betty , almost asleep in the hay , grunted : `` You may all thank me for this party ; it never would have happened if I had n't squashed that bally lemon . '' The wagon drew up under the Bridge of Sighs , just as the big school clock tolled ten o'clock . The girls parted with many thanks on both sides , and they were all conscious that they would remember this as the jolliest evening of the year . As Polly and Lois said good night in the latter 's room , Lois said : `` Well , it was a success , and no one but Bet and Louise guessed about the box . '' `` Was n't it ! ''