the midday sun
-- However , enough of that . -- Henceforth I must march through life with large strides , and she to whom love gives courage to become my wife , must be able to keep pace with me . '' Katharina could only just hear these last words . The speakers now turned down the path , sparsely shaded from the midday sun by a few trees , which led to the tank in the centre of the garden , and they went further and further from her . She heard no more -- still , she knew enough and could supply the rest . The object of her ambush was gained : she knew now with perfect certainty who was `` the other . '' And how they had spoken of her !