noon
And the leghorn , unsuited to trials of wind and weather , was left at home . The woman -- Raymond her name was -- was passing the school on horseback , and she stopped in to get a drink . Janet noticed the hat more particularly because of its contrast with the woman 's hair , which was light like her own ; although , as she observed to herself , of quite a different shade . As it was almost noon she stopped for lunch , and Janet found her very good company if not quite to her fancy . She smelled horribly of perfume . With the brim shading her eyes , Janet could now look forward with a degree of comfort . Presently she was brought to a stop by a small stream .