noon
She seized the parasol , which she could not bear to part with , and , leaving the other things on the floor , ran downstairs . The red shawl , which had been lying in her lap , trailed after her as far as the kitchen , and then fell , but Mell did not notice it . `` What ! '' she cried , looking at the clock , `` noon already ! Why , where has the morning gone to ? '' Where had the children gone to ? was another question .