hours from 9
to 4
In their shrinking from the glare of publicity they showed an example of unaffected modesty that many other public societies might profitably emulate . The parents of the members were unaware of the very existence of the society . The ill-timed and tactless interference of parents had nipped in the bud many a cherished plan , and by bitter experience the Outlaws had learnt that secrecy was their only protection . Owing to the rules and restrictions of an unsympathetic world that orders school hours from 9 to 4 their meetings were confined to half-holidays and occasionally Sunday afternoons . William , the ever ingenious , made the first suggestion . `` Let 's shoot things with bows an ' arrows same as real outlaws used to , '' he said . `` What things ? ''