twelve o'clock
In the first place , everything was delicious , and in the second , everybody was in the best of spirits . Afterward they cleared away the dishes in no time , and the four girls , Mrs. Irving having refused to be of the party , ran upstairs to get the light wraps that were always needed at night . The boys met them outside as they rushed down laughing and breathless , and ready for a good time . `` I hope it does n't take the moon till twelve o'clock to show itself , '' said Will , as they made their way down the walk and on to the float where the canoes were attached . `` Mrs. Irving says that we are to be back by ten o'clock at the latest . '' `` That will give us plenty of time , '' Frank answered . `` Do n't you remember we saw it a little after seven last night ? ''