half past three
We 'll have to come to it . Let 's get our tams while the tamming 's good . '' Helen could not see the reason for obeying the senior order ; but she could see no reason , either , for not following her chum 's lead . The three girls telephoned for a taxicab , which came to Dare Hall for them at half past three . They were not the only girls going to town ; but some of the freshmen , like Helen , wished to display their independence and refused -- as yet -- to obey the senior command . A line at the bottom of the notice announced that three days were allowed the freshmen to obtain their proper tam-o ' - shanters . `` Three days ! ''