Saturday noon
She could make better bargains . When she returned Mr. Reed lighted his cigar and took a stroll around the block . There was no smoking in the house , hardly in the back yard . Saturday noon Mrs. Reed said to her son : `` You are to go to singing-school this afternoon . If I hear of your loitering with any bad boys , or misbehaving in any way , that will end it . '' The poor lad had not felt sure for a moment . Oh , how delightful it was !