four o'clock
Some of the girls gave little gasps of surprise , others , ohs ! of protest , others distinct negatives , while a good many seemed delighted at the prospect . These had known Mrs. Vincent longest . `` Those of you who are ready to return to the main hall at four o'clock and work until five-thirty may be released from all further obligations for the evening , and the attic , laundry and gymnasium will be placed at your disposal for a Hallow E'en frolic and -- '' But she got no further . Rosalie Breeze , sans ceremony , made one wild leap from her chair and rushed toward the platform . Miss Sturgis made a peremptory motion and stepped toward her , but Mrs. Vincent raised her hand . The next second Rosalie had flung herself bodily into Mrs. Vincent 's arms , crying : `` Oh , if every schoolmarm was just exactly like _ you _ I 'd never , never do one single bad thing to plague 'em and I 'll let you use me for your doormat if you want to ! ''