noon
Uncle Rufus ca n't beat rugs , and lift and carry , like a younger person . '' `` I 'll do anything , '' promised Neale O'Neil . `` But first I 'll fix that Irishman 's fence so his pig ca n't root into your yard any more . '' He was over at the cobbler 's most of the day , but he showed up for the noon dinner . Ruth had made him promise to come when he was called . Mrs. MacCall insisted upon heaping his plate with the hearty food . `` Do n't tell _ me _ , '' she said .