noon
At four o'clock they reached the Penroses ' hotel , where rooms were secured for Duncan and Margaret . The boy , dropping with sleep , heard her cheerfully ask at the desk to be called at seven o'clock . `` I 've a cloak to buy , '' she explained , in answer to his glance of protest , `` and a hairdresser to see , and a hat to find -- they may be difficult to get , too ! And I must run out and have just a glimpse of little Phil , and get to the theatre by noon ; there 's just a little more going over that second act to do ! But do n't you get up . '' `` I would prefer to , '' said Duncan , with dignity , taking his key . But he did not wake until afternoon , when the thin winter sunlight was falling in a dazzling oblong on the floor of his room ; and even then he felt a little tired and stiff .