noon
` Never mind the horse . He 'll stand quiet enough , with the reins over this post , if you 'll give him a mouthful of hay . ' The Carrier having brought it from his stable , and set it before him , they turned into the house . ` You are not married before noon , ' he said , ` I think ? ' ` No , ' answered Tackleton . ` Plenty of time . Plenty of time . '