midnight
`` I 'll wager an apple against a peanut that he thought he would catch Dave , Roger , and Phil eating on the sly . '' `` Or off the table , '' added Sam , and then Ben shied a book at his head . For over an hour the lads in the dormitory turned their attention to their lessons . During that time some other occupants of Nos. 11 and 12 came in , and all were informed of the spread to be given at midnight . To make things more lively , some boys from No. 10 were also asked to participate . `` Of course you are going to ask Nat Poole and Guy Frapley , '' said Roger , with a grin . `` Not on your collar-button ! ''