noon
Randalin repeated dreamily . Her gaze had gone back again to the rain , falling so softly that every pool in the sodden paths seemed to be full of lazily winking eyes . `` Oh , there are many good chances that he will be here soon now . He is seldom later than the third hour after noon . '' After a bewildered gasp , Dearwyn stifled a burst of laughter in her garlands . `` Oh , Tata , come to earth ! '' she admonished .