twelve o'clock
Still , I faithfully promise to do what I can . '' Cassandra left the presence of Miss Ravenscroft and returned to her place in class . Nothing would induce her not to work with her usual diligence , but when on certain occasions she raised her head she saw that Florence Archer was watching her with curiosity and affection , and that Ruth darted quick glances at her and then bent her head , with its curly hair falling over her face , to resume her lessons . This was a half-holiday , and the classes broke up at twelve o'clock . Cassandra hoped to have a talk with Ruth before she went home , but when she looked round for her little favorite she could not find her anywhere . The foundationers were standing in knots talking eagerly to each other . There was a sort of buzz or whisper going on in their midst .