four o'clock
`` Haphazard is good , '' muttered the loquacious freshman , in tones plainly audible at the front of the room . `` Of course that means a great responsibility for me , '' murmured the president modestly . `` Put it to vote , '' commanded a voice from the front row , which was always occupied by the ruling faction . `` And remember , all of you , that if we ballot for representative we do n't get out of here till four o'clock . '' The motion was summarily put to vote , and the ayes had it at once , as the ayes are likely to do unless a matter has been thoroughly discussed . `` I name Eleanor Watson , then , '' said Miss Eastman with suspicious promptness . `` Will somebody move to adjourn ? ''