eleven o'clock
Such a pitiful little funeral , and he an utter stranger , too ! But the necessity presented itself like a command from an unseen force , and he knew that it was required of him -- that he would never feel quite satisfied with himself if he shirked it . Fortunately his examination began at eight o'clock . If he worked fast he could get done in plenty of time , for the hour of the funeral had been set for eleven o'clock . Tennelly and Pat stood and gazed after him aghast when , on coming out of the class-room where he had taken his examination , he declined their suggestion that they all go down to the river skating for an hour and try to get their blood up after the strain so they could study better after lunch . `` I ca n't ! I 'm going to that kid 's funeral ! ''