seven o'clock
Of course Lorraine easily divined this , and , being something of a French scholar already , she soon won Mademoiselle 's confidence by one or two charmingly expressed , lucid French explanations . Then came the translation lesson , and choosing a fable that would specially lend itself , she started the class off translating it into an English fabrication that convulsed both pupils and mistress . Hal , of course , followed suit , and the merriment grew fast and furious after a few positively rowdy lessons . Mademoiselle herself gave the fun away at the governesses ' dinner , a very precise and formal meal , which took place at seven o'clock , to be followed at eight by the pupils ' supper of bread-and-butter with occasional sardines . She related in broken English what an amusing book they had to read , repeating a few slang terms , that would certainly not , under anu circumstances , have been allowed to pass the lips of the young ladies . After that it was deemed advisable Lorraine should translate French alone , and Hal be severely admonished . Then there was the dreadful affair of the Boys ' College .