noon
Those who had been waiting before him , but farther away , now drew near , and by a certain stolidity of demeanour , no words being spoken , indicated that they were first . Seeing the opposition to his action , he looked sullenly along the line , then moved out , taking his place at the foot . When order had been restored , the animal feeling of opposition relaxed . `` Must be pretty near noon , '' ventured one . `` It is , '' said another . `` I 've been waiting nearly an hour . '' `` Gee , but it 's cold ! ''