noon
`` It 's the best way . Perhaps our board might not suit you . '' `` I 'll risk it , '' laughed Richard . They were allowed an hour at noon , and at exactly twelve o'clock the two hurried off . Frank led the way up to the Third Avenue Elevated Station , and a five minutes ' ride brought them to their destination . `` I generally bring my lunch with me , '' explained the stock-clerk on the way , `` and I have dinner when I get home in the evening . By that means I save my car fare , and have plenty of time to eat the best meal of the day . ''