noon
Many of the places were known to Nan and Bert , who had often visited them in the summer time , rowing to them in their boat , or sailing to them with the older folks . `` Is n't it almost time to eat ? '' asked Bert after a bit . `` That sun looks as if it were noon , Nan . '' `` It 's half-past eleven , '' spoke Harry , glancing at his watch . `` There 's a nice little cove where we can be out of the wind , and where we can build a fire , '' he went on , pointing ahead . `` That 's what we 'll do ! ''