eleven o'clock
Let me see , where is the best crack in the floor for them to stand on ? Why did n't I bring a quarter of a dollar with a hole in it for a medal ? Oh , the medal will be for the spelling-class ; that was what Grandma Parlin said . '' It seemed a `` ling-long '' forenoon , and the little teacher rejoiced when eleven o'clock came . The family at home looked at her curiously , and Uncle James asked outright , `` Tell us , Grandmother Graymouse , how do the scholars behave ? '' `` Well , I suppose they behaved as well as they knew how ; but oh , it makes me so hungry ! '' She could not say whether she liked teaching or not .