About noon
I want to be in a position to hit square if anything needs hitting . If no one knows that I 'm in on this deal , I 'll be better pleased -- but I want you to keep me informed . '' Twombley nodded . About noon Northrup departed , but he did not reach the inn until nearly dark . Heathcote and Polly had been tremendously agitated by the appearance of the Morris car and the Japanese . They were in a sad state of excitement . The vicious circle of unbelievable happenings seemed to be drawing close .