noon
He was always forgetting something -- his wife , Carrie , his need of money , present situation , or something -- and so did not reason clearly . Nevertheless , he sent the letter , waiting a reply before sending the money . Meanwhile , he accepted his present situation with Carrie , getting what joy out of it he could . Out came the sun by noon , and poured a golden flood through their open windows . Sparrows were twittering . There were laughter and song in the air . Hurstwood could not keep his eyes from Carrie .