noon
The prospect was sufficiently gloomy . `` Aw , let 's hurry up anyway , '' cried Larry , who during his school career had achieved a perfect record for prompt and punctual attendance . In ever deepening dejection the discussion proceeded until at length Mop came forward with a daring suggestion . `` Say , boys , let 's wait until noon . He wo n't notice anything . We can easily fool him . '' This brought no comfort to Larry , however , whose previous virtues would only render this lapse the more conspicuous .