ten o’clock
They parted without hesitation . Lois went over to Ethel and Polly to Marjorie , and as they danced , they listened patiently to a tale of woe , and tried their best to cheer up their self-enforced partners . After the sixth dance the ice cream and cake and lemonade were served , and for the rest of the evening everything went beautifully . The `` good-night bell '' rang at ten o'clock , just in the middle of the Virginia reel , but Mrs. Baird , who was on the platform , beckoned to one of the Seniors and gave her permission for it to be finished . When the girls finally did go off to bed , they were all very sleepy and very happy . As Polly and Lois were leaving the room , Mrs. Baird stopped them . `` Good-night , girls , '' she said , `` you have been a big help to the Seniors , but they have no doubt thanked you for that .