noon
Outside the coffee-house they separated . Where Martin went at nights Fellowes did not know , nor did he inquire . Fairley could find him , if necessary , and that was enough . Neither did Barbara know where Martin lived , or she would surely have sent him a message next day , for long before noon she had made up her mind to act without delay . The coming of Sir John was as ill-omened to her as it was to Martin . In some manner , she was convinced , his presence in London nearly concerned her , and much might depend on her promptness in carrying out the resolution she had made . So she awoke with a convenient headache , and had the news conveyed to her aunt .