noon
The agent came leisurely from his office , walked to the end of the platform , and , pointing toward a low shed , remarked : `` That is where the stage is kept . I will call , and see if Hop Sing is there . '' Then he called , but in such a low tone , as if he was afraid he might strain his voice , that it did not seem as if he could be heard ten feet away . Jerry stood it as long as he could and then said : `` I guess Hop Sing must be taking his noon nap . I 'll go over and wake him up . '' `` Ah , the señor is in a hurry , '' and the Mexican agent smiled as though that was a strange thing . `` If he would wait an hour , or perhaps two , Hop Sing might awaken .