noon
It was long before they spoke , and their words now were of other things . The noon train was sounding at the bend ; from the ledge below them Blazing Star sent up a querulous whinny . Jim was calm again and Belle was gently smiling , though her eyes still brimmed . `` We shall be late for the noon meal , '' he said , rising . For a moment they stood before the Spirit Rock , and he said in words of the old , old Book : `` He carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain . '' `` It is good for us to be here . '' `` I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills , from whence cometh my help . ''