two o'clock
During the lull that followed , the Scouts seized the opportunity to leave their posts and rush over to the sandwich booth to purchase a hasty luncheon . Through their patronage , the number of sales there was increased , and the cash box returned an agreeably `` full '' sound when shaken . Ruth Henry , who was serving as an aide at this table , looked well satisfied . Business at all the other booths , however , continued to be dull until shortly after two o'clock , when the gymnasium door burst open , and what appeared to be an endless succession of noisy , laughing girls crowded in . It proved to be Miss Martin 's entire seminary , turned out in a body to support their sister school in its good work . `` Hurrah for the Girl Scouts ! '' they shouted , and proceeded to spend a great deal of money in the purchase of both refreshments and Christmas presents .