ten o’clock sharp
It was not long , however , before they caught the general spirit of excitement that prevailed and were as jolly as the rest . `` What time do you want us to practice , Louise ? '' Polly called as she caught sight of the busy Senior president in the corridor after breakfast . `` We are going to leave here for church at ten o'clock sharp . Be ready and wait outside Mrs. Baird 's office for us , '' Louise answered as she hurried past . Polly and Lois were ready and waiting many minutes before it was time to go , and it seemed hours to them before the Seniors assembled and Mrs. Baird gave the word to start . They walked hurriedly down the steep hill which leads to the village and then on to the little old church covered with ivy , located at the farthest end of the main street .