noon
`` It was nice to give him a ride , '' said Nan . `` It did n't cost us anything and he liked it a great deal , I am sure . '' `` We must never forget to do a kindness when we can , Nan , '' said her mamma . Before noon Dalton was reached and they drove up to the home of Mr. Ramdell , as their friend was named . Immediately Bob Ramdell , a youth of sixteen , rushed eagerly out to greet Bert . `` I 'm glad you 've come , '' he cried . `` I 've been watching for you for an hour . ''