noon
His heart had been set on turkey ; but as that was out of the question , he compromised on a goose , adhering tenaciously to the cranberry sauce . It was easier to decide on the goose than it was to procure it , and some time was consumed in the search . Mr. Opp brought all his mental powers to bear on the subject , and attacked the problem with a zeal that merited success . When he reached home at noon with his arm full of bundles , Aunt Tish met him with lamentations . `` Dey ai n't but one clean table-cloth , an ' hit 's got a hole in hit , an ' I ca n't find no sheets to put on de company baid , an ' dere ai n't three cups an ' saucers in de house what belongs to theyselves . I shorely doan know what you thinkin ' ` bout , Mr. D. , to go an ' ast company fer . We-all never does hab company .