noon
Occasionally the distant dull boom of a gun told that a few ducks were paying toll on their passage south . Darry looked longingly at a splendid motor-boat that went swiftly past him . The young fellow on board seemed to be having a most delightful time , and it was only natural for any boy to envy him . It was noon when our hero arrived home . Mrs. Peake was interested in all he had to tell about the trip of the life savers . `` We get used to hearing these things , '' she said , `` but all the same it keeps the wives of the life savers feeling anxious . Some night it happens one of the crew of the lifeboat goes out and does not return .