noon
Her nostrils quivered and her eyes shone with tears . She leveled her arm at him rigidly . `` I saw you walking with that girl yesterday ! When she left here at noon you came down from the den and walked along to Aunt Sally 's gate with her . I could see you through the trees from my bed , laughing and talking with her . I suppose it was then you arranged for her to come and sit with you on the veranda when you thought I was asleep ! '' He took a step toward her and seized the outstretched hand roughly .