midday
Those who , from time immemorial , had patiently borne the pressure of existence for others , must be well fitted to take upon themselves the leadership into the new age . Pelle at last found himself in Strand Road , and it was too late to return home . He was ravenously hungry and bought a couple of rolls at a baker 's , and ate them on his way to work . * * * * * At midday Brun came into the works to sign some papers and go through accounts with Pelle . They were sitting up in the office behind the shop . Pelle read out the items and made remarks on them , while the old man gave his half attention and merely nodded . He was longing to get back to `` Daybreak . ''