noon
he said , smacking his lips over the pleasant draught . `` Wo ist ihre goot mann ? '' he inquired , ready for business . When Grant came in at noon Mrs. McLane met him at the door with a tender smile on her face . `` Where 's Howard , Grant ? '' `` I do n't know , '' he replied , in a tone that implied `` I do n't care . '' The dim eyes clouded with quick tears .