2 o’clock
Polly added eagerly . `` I never knew such inquisitive children , '' answered Louise . `` I knew you 'd be here the minute you 'd seen the notice . Ca n't you possess your souls in patience until 2 o'clock ? '' `` No , we ca n't possibly . Go on and tell us , _ please _ , '' begged Lois , putting both arms around Louise 's neck and ruffling her hair . `` We wo n't open our mouths , '' she promised .