noon
It was fortunate that Don had but two recitations that morning , for he was in no condition for such unimportant things . His mind was too full of what was before him . At dinner it was easy enough to obey Danny 's command and eat lightly , for he was far too worried to want food . The noon meal was eaten early in order that the players might have an hour for digestion before they went to the field . Chambers came swinging up to the school at half-past one , in all the carriages to be found at the station , while her supporters trailed after on foot . The stands filled early and , by the time the Chambers warriors trotted on to the gridiron for their practice , looked gay and colourful with waving pennants . Don kept close to Tim from the time dinner was over until they reached the locker-room in the gymnasium .