noon
Joe found the cool shadow in the bridge gracious to his hot brow , and through the slender chinks of the worn flooring he caught bright glimpses of running water . When he came out of the other end he felt enough refreshed to light a cigar . `` Well , here I am , '' he said . `` Across Main Street bridge -- and it must be getting on toward noon ! '' He spoke almost with the aspect of daring , and immediately stood still , listening . '' ` REMEMBER , '' ' he ventured to repeat , again daring , '' ` REMEMBER ! ACROSS MAIN STREET BRIDGE AT NOON ! ' ''