eleven o'clock
The English Language and Literature paper was not nearly so bad as Mavis and Merle had expected , and curiously enough there were questions both on William Cowper and on Keltic words . It was such a coincidence that Merle could not help looking at Mavis and smiling . They were both well prepared , and wrote away at full speed , almost enjoying themselves , and worked steadily till Miss Mitchell said , `` Pens down . '' After eleven o'clock came the examination on the text-book geography , which had this term -- owing to Miss Pollard 's influence -- supplemented the lantern lectures on that subject . When she saw the first question , `` Describe the products of Java and Borneo , '' Merle gave such an audible chuckle that many eyes were cast in her direction , and Miss Mitchell glared a warning . Again Mavis and Merle found themselves well prepared , and scribbled continuously till the bell rang . `` How did you get on ? ''