noon
He would show his father that he could do his share of the world 's work , he thought as he walked along -- he would show him . By the time he reached the school he had his whole plan worked out definitely . Nothing remained but to put it through . It was the noon hour , and he passed in to his room and packed up his books unnoticed . Coming out through the yard , he encountered Fred and Charley . `` What 's up ? '' Charley asked .