noon
Yet although they were invisible to the eye , there were signs that they had not left the neighbourhood . Kiopo 's manner alone was sufficient to show that the country was not so empty of life as it appeared . He was evidently on the alert , keeping on the watch in every direction . Just before noon he disappeared . When towards the middle of the afternoon he caught up with Dusty Star , who had continued his journey , it was certain that he had been running with other wolves . That night , just before sundown , a great idea flashed upon Dusty Star . Kiopo must find the white wolf , and bring the packs to camp .