about noon
That is why I have been so nervous . I was afraid you might be going out , and -- '' `` No , I will be here to protect you . Besides I expect Bob at any moment . He said he would come about noon , and it is after that already . Perhaps that is he now ; yes , three rings . `` Oh , so Romeo and Juliet have signals ! But jump up , Queen , he must not catch us lying down , and ` spooning . ' ''