noon
Kenneth felt keenly the humiliating experiences he had passed through , and had sunk back into his old moody reserve . But here was a welcome diversion . The visitors , whoever they might prove to be , would afford relief to the situation and brighten the dullness of life at the big house . So both Kenneth and Mr. Watson were with the drag at the station when the noon train drew in . And there were Patsy Doyle , Beth DeGraf , and Louise Merrick , a bevy of dainty and sprightly girls , alighting eagerly from the coaches , with Uncle John handing out the grips and packages and giving the checks for the baggage , with business-like celerity , to Thomas the groom . `` We 've come for a visit , Ken ! '' cried Palsy , laughing at his eager delight .