noon
`` Are n't these early morning hours perfect ? Is n't this glorious sunshine ? '' she greeted him . As a matter of fact Mrs. Morrell seldom rose before noon , and detested early morning hours and glorious sunshine . She was inclined to consider the usual remarks in their praise as sheer affectation . But she adored fires , and often went to them when they promised well enough . Sometimes she attended in company with certain of her men friends ; and sometimes alone , cloaked as a man .