nine o'clock before
Even the sun seemed to be laughing , as he climbed up over the rim of the water and turned the wavelets into gold . They paddled back to the dock as fast as they could go , laughing so they could hardly dip their paddles , and singing , `` Hail to the Chief who at sunrise advances ! '' Arrived at the dock they scurried up the path and got back into bed as soon as they could , and journeyed back into the land of dreams without delay . Katherine refused to blow the rising horn at all , but let them sleep as long as they wanted to , and it was nine o'clock before the first one stirred . Breakfast was served at ten instead of at eight , and was the most hilarious meal they had eaten since coming to Ellen 's Isle . Song after song was made up about Katherine 's `` False alarm '' and her `` rising qualities . '' Finally they rose from the table and putting their hands on each other 's shoulders they formed a circle around her and danced a snake dance , singing : `` For she 's a really good sportsman , For she 's a really good sportsman , For she 's a really good sportsman , Which no one can deny ! ''