noon
The Blue Birds agreed that this was a wise plan , and so the letter was discussed and composed . This done , they went to the Publishing House with the copy , and told the boys what they wanted . The Bobolinks were hunting for the right style of type and fussing about the machines so as to have them in readiness for the afternoon . Uncle Ben arrived at noon , and the boys placed their work under his supervision . From the expression on his face when he read the letters , it appeared that he understood the plans the Blue Birds were keeping so quiet . `` What are you smiling at , Uncle Ben ? '' asked Ned , keen to find out what the Blue Birds were planning .