noon
But be that as it may be I will follow my own heart , I will go my own way -- '' He arose and began to walk with her . `` And thy heart led thee this way ? '' he asked in a whisper . She flashed upon him a look so bright that it was as if high noon had returned to the garden . `` Pluck me yonder lily , '' she said . `` It is the first I have smelled this year . '' He brought it to her , trembling .