one o'clock
As it was , she was afraid to set out with an empty purse . But when , over a week later , the Scouts sent her the cash for her ticket home at Thanksgiving , it seemed as if all obstacles were now removed . Accordingly , she carried out her project the following day . She attended school in the morning , and came home for lunch as usual , so as not to arouse suspicion ; but shortly after one o'clock , she slipped out with her bag all packed . And her most precious possessions were Marjorie 's pink dress and sweater ! If she had carefully calculated her time , she could not have chosen a more favorable hour for escape . All of Miss Allen 's girls , and the teachers as well , were at luncheon , and the public school children were already back at their desks .