noon
That did the mischief , thanks to Joe . I thrashed him , Jill -- did I mention it ? '' `` I could n't get all my money till Friday morning , and I knew Jerry was off at night . I looked for him before school , and at noon , but could n't find him , so afternoon recess was my last chance . I was bound to do it and I did n't mean to break the rule , but Jerry was just going into the shop , so I pelted after him , and as it was private business we went to the billiard-room . I declare I never was so relieved as when I handed over that money , and made him say it was all right , and he would n't go near Bob . He 's off , so my mind is easy , and Bob will be so grateful I can keep him steady , perhaps .