noon
Michael 's heart beat faster with varied emotions . It was pleasant to have some one care , and of course if Mr. Endicott wished it so much he would manage it somehow -- perhaps he could get some night work or copying to do -- but he would never let him bear his expenses . That could not be . He hurried off at the noon hour to find his benefactor and make this plain with due gratitude . He found , however , that it was not so easy to change this man 's mind , once made up . Endicott would not hear to any change in arrangements . He had paid the board for the remaining months of Michael 's minority and maintained his right to do so if he chose .