midnight
At last , with the aid of their parents , the four boys got their trunks and suitcases packed . They were to leave home for Colby Hall on Wednesday morning , and on Tuesday evening their folks gave them a little send-off in the shape of a party given at Dick Rover 's residence . At this gathering many of their boy friends were present , as well as a number of girls along with Mary and Martha . All of the young folks had an exceedingly pleasant time , which was kept up until midnight . `` And now for Colby Hall ! '' exclaimed Jack , after the party had come to an end . `` That 's it , '' returned Fred .