noon
Clo drank in each word , and focussed her mind on its meaning . To-morrow , or the day after , her hour would come ; then , or never . Churn 's excursion had justified itself , and the morning after his first absence he went out again . Toward noon Kit , in a `` ready-to-wear '' looking costume , knocked at Clo 's door . `` Thought you might want some candy , '' she said . `` Shall I come in ? '' Clo was cordial , and tried to be entertaining .