noon
`` By the first express ; it goes , I believe , about eight o'clock . '' `` I shall not be awake , '' he said gloomily . `` I shall not be , either ; but Ottillie will get me aboard somehow . '' `` If it was noon that you go , I should certainly come to the Gare , '' he said thoughtfully ; then he reflected for a short space , and added eagerly , `` why do you not go later , and make an excursion by Zug ; it is just on your way , and a so interesting journey . '' `` I know Zug , and the lake too ; I 've coached all through there . '' `` Then it would not again interest you ? '' `` No ; I want to go straight to Molly as fast as I can . ''