midday
Now that he was about to meet the strange bird he began to be frightened . He did not like the thought of facing him alone . `` I ca n't come now , '' said Mr. Crow , `` because I 'm going to be busy . But I 'll join you on the barnyard fence a little before midday . Maybe I 'll bring a friend or two along with me . '' `` Good ! '' cried Jasper Jay .