noon
`` Of course we will do it , '' said Dora , with animation . `` I should think a young lady would be dreadfully lonely in that great house , at least at first , and perhaps we can do something for her . '' Although Miss Panney had seen Miriam only in bed , she had a strong conviction that she was not yet a young lady , but this , like the other reflection , was not put into words . It was not noon when Miss Panney left the Bannister house , and the mind of Miss Dora , which had been renewing itself within her with all the vigor and freshness which Dr. Tolbridge had predicted , was at a loss how to occupy itself until dinner-time , which , with the Bannisters and most of the gentlefolk of Thorbury , was at two o'clock . Dora put on her prettiest hat and her wrap and went out . She wanted to call on somebody and to talk , and suddenly it struck her that she would go and inquire about the kitten she had given Dr. Tolbridge , and carry it a fresh ribbon . She bought the ribbon , and found Mrs. Tolbridge and the kitten at home .