noon
I watched the first streak of the dawn , and I 've seen the sun get up full of fire and glory . And that 's just how this day is to us . Think of it , little girl , think of it . By noon you 'll be my wife -- my wife . And after , after we 've eaten , and Father José and Bill have said their pieces , we 'll be setting out down the river with all the folks we care for , for a new , big , wide world , and the wide open trail of happiness waiting for us . If it was n't I 'm holding you right now in my arms I guess it -- it would be incredible . '' But the girl had suddenly remembered the possibility of prying eyes .