noon
`` Yes , '' Johnny said again , his face brightening -- `` out of the Bible . '' `` Well they are the sweetest things I know of , '' said Mr. Linden . `` Now if you will come on my lap , I am sure Miss Faith will get you something to eat -- she can do it a great deal better than I can . '' Faith had soon done that , and brought the cup to Johnny , of something that he liked , and fed him as she had done at noon . It seemed to refresh him , for he fell into a quieter sleep than he had had for some time , and was oftly laid on the bed . `` Now dear Faith , '' Mr. Linden said coming back to her , `` it is time for you to go home and rest . '' `` Do you mean to send me ? ''