noon
His flapjacks had turned out to be a big success , and Toby in particular was loud in praise of them ; though by the way he winked at Jack when declaring them the best he had ever devoured , barring none , it was plainly evident that he was saying this partly in the hopes that the gratified Steve would repeat the dose frequently . `` This will never do , '' said Jack , finally ; `` we have too much on hand this morning to be loafing here . First we 'll get the dishes out of the way , and then arrange programme for the work . By noon I expect to have things more ship-shape . '' The others were eager to assist , and presently every one had his hands full . The big tent was raised in better shape than could be done in their hurry of the preceding evening . Then all their stock was gone over , some of it placed securely away in the covered wagon until needed , and the rest kept handy for immediate use .