noon
For the space of a moment or so she felt that she had made a mistake , then came the awful thought of that sanitarium , and the knowledge that the people from there were searching everywhere for her . `` No , I will go down the lake a little farther . At least I am free now , '' she told herself . It was nearing noon , she could tell by the sun , and she felt the need of food . Just below her she could see that the lake broadened , and there she determined to stop . Her arms were getting stiff , and the sun burned down on her head , which was uncovered . `` Seems to me I hear voices , '' she thought .