noon
Jack did not make any pretense at hurrying . He was taking his time , it seemed , and enjoying the scenery around him . A thousand things called for exclamation of delight , for the woods looked especially grand with the sun glinting on the green foliage of the various trees , some of which were veritable forest monarchs . Once before noon arrived , Jack stopped short . The largest tree thus far encountered confronted them . Just what size butt it had I should be afraid to say , for fear I might not be believed , but it was perfectly enormous . `` I must try to get a shot at that dandy oak , '' said Jack , with bubbling enthusiasm , such as becomes an amateur photographer who loves his calling .