noon
No one seemed to notice her , and I wondered if many in the town knew her face , and with what intent she had returned to this dangerous neighborhood . I was so taken up with watching her and her furtive appearance in the almost concealed position she had chosen that I paid little heed to the government 's opening of its case . She had her eyes upon black curly , but he could not see her . Pidcock was in the midst of his pompous recital when the court took its noon intermission . Then I was drawn to seek out black curly as he was conducted to his dinner . `` Good-day , '' said he , as I came beside him . `` I wish I did n't have to go on oath about this , '' I said .