noon
* * * * * Two events fruitful of consequences followed closely on this talk which Patsy had with the Laird of Supsorrow . The first of these was a visit which Patsy received about ten of the clock the very next morning . She was breakfasting in Miss Aline 's sitting-room after a cool ramble in the garden . The Princess did not often appear before noon , so Miss Aline and Patsy had the morning to themselves . `` A lady to see Miss Ferris , '' said the maid , who , in consequence of Miss Aline 's prejudice , had been provided to wait upon them ; `` no , the lady would not give her name . It was Miss Ferris she asked to see , and as soon as possible . No , Miss Aline , I do not think it was some one asking for money .