noon
They had brought along a number of blankets , for they were to have been used in taking pictures of the scenes of one of the dramas . Now the coverings would come in very nicely if they were obliged to remain all night . `` Well , let 's eat , '' suggested Baldy . `` It 's most noon , and I 'm hungry . '' `` So am I , '' confessed Alice . It was not a very `` nice '' meal , but it was very satisfying , and certainly everyone had a good appetite . The tin cans served as dishes , and their fingers were knives and forks .