noon
Thompson grinned in relief . `` I can handle that easily enough , especially since it means the team does n't have to break up . I think I 'll ask to see her as soon as we finish eating . '' * * * * * The Count sent word that she 'd see him as soon as her morning formal audience was over , so Thompson was waiting in her working office when she came in just before noon . He rose and , since he was in civilian clothes this time , bowed slightly . `` Good morning , my Lady . '' `` Good morning , Captain .