noon
The fine morning had perhaps invited her to a country walk . So much the better ; he would wait till they were in a part where observation was less to be feared ; then he would speak to her . Lilian never looked back . It was indeed the bright sunshine that had suggested a walk out to Pear-tree Cottage , where before noon she would probably find Mrs. Wade among her books . She felt light of heart . Within this hour Glazzard would be gone from Polterham . Four days hence , Denzil would be a Member of Parliament .