noon
They were clamorous for another tune , but Phil could not afford to work for nothing , and , seeing no prospects of additional pay , took his violin , and walked away , much to the regret of his young auditors , who , though not rich , were appreciative . They followed him to the end of the block , hoping that he would play again , but they were disappointed . Phil played two or three times more , managing to obtain in all twenty-five cents additional . He reached the corner of Thirteenth Street just as the large public school , known as the Thirteenth Street School , was dismissed for its noon intermission . `` Give us a tune , Johnny , '' cried Edward Eustis , one of the oldest boys . `` Yes , a tune , '' joined in several others . This was an invitation to which Phil was always willing to respond .