noon
The two wagons were unloaded of a host of things , after which the teamsters started , at once , to erect the portable houses . As these were of a pattern requiring but little work , they were up within a few hours . Dick & Co. pitched the tents , also busying themselves in various other ways . Now , Mrs. Bentley , aided by the high school girls , started in to prepare the noon meal . `` We shall want you boys over here about tomorrow noon , '' said Laura . `` By that time we shall be all to rights and ready to act as hostesses . '' `` Ca n't we come over again before to-morrow ? ''