Noon
They waited patiently , although they really had no belief that Paul would bring in the missing man , but Paul was late . The noon hour was well past . Henry took a glance at the sun . Noon was gone at least a half hour , and he stirred uneasily . `` Paul could n't get lost in broad daylight , '' he said . `` No , '' said Shif ` less Sol , `` he could n't get lost ! '' Henry noticed his emphasis on the word `` lost , '' and a sudden fear sprang up in his heart .