noon
But once out there it was impossible to move . He disappeared in the mass of snow . They must dig a path to the well and the coal-shed ; as for food , they would have to manage as best they could . At noon the sun came out , and so far the snow melted on the south side of the house that the upper edge of the window admitted a little daylight . A faint milky shimmer shone through the snow . But there was no sign of life outside . `` I believe we shall starve , like the people who go to the North Pole , '' said the master , his eyes and mouth quite round with excitement .