midday
I hardly think they will attempt to molest a single , defenceless man . As for your son , I 'll take care that no one sees him . '' As the day wore on and no tidings came from either Thayor or the hide-out , Holcomb 's and the Clown 's uneasiness became more and more apparent . The midday meal passed in comparative silence . By noon the sky became overcast and it drizzled intermittently . This told sadly upon Alice , who went back to her blanket . There she closed her eyes , but sleep was impossible .