noon
Some of the fellows went away , thinking this sort of procedure too much like a lesson and too little like fun . After nearly an hour 's discussion of the rules two elevens were formed and there was time for some play . Dick & Co. left the field together . On the way home young Prescott spoke of the falling of the bricks at noon . `` That was n't any accident , '' spoke up Dave , with an air of great conviction . `` You think some one did that on purpose ? '' `` I 'm sure of it , '' Dave asserted .