noon
And no old soldier does claim to know too much . You 'll have to fall in for dinner in about ten minutes . When the company assembles report to Sergeant Gray , who 'll give you your place in the ranks . '' When the two recruits marched into company mess , that noon , both Hal and Noll felt odd . The chums had not been used to being separated . After dinner the two were together again , however . Guided by Hyman they went to the recreation hall , on the second floor of barracks building .