noon
Before Old Dut felt that he was in shape to present himself , all of the eight grades had received seven minutes ' additional recess . At last studies were resumed . Old Dut , however , noted that whenever one of the boys or girls looked up and caught sight of his expansive , crimsoned shirt-front , a smile always followed . By the time that the noon dismissal bell rang the rain had ceased , and the sun was struggling out . Out in the coatroom Dick snatched his hat from the nail as though he were in haste to get away . `` I 'll race you home , as far as we go together , '' proposed Dave Darrin . `` Go you ! ''