noon
However , the general opinion was against quarreling with Dick . Without him and his chums on the streets , the Grammar School boys knew that there would n't be as much sport . `` You 're trying to think up some good ones , are n't you ? '' asked Dave , as he and Dick were about to part on the homeward way at noon . `` Yes , of course ; but I hope you other fellows have brains that are working faster than mine is to-day . '' `` Oh , you 'll have something ready by to-night , '' laughed Dave . `` I hope so . ''