about noon
Shortly after that he took to his bed . `` I am feeling worse , '' said he to the bell boy who answered his ring . `` I want you to send for that doctor again . Ask him to call about noon . '' `` Yes , sir , '' answered the boy , and Doctor Gardner was sent for without delay . He came and made another examination and left some medicine . `` I 'll take the medicine regularly , '' said the stranger , who was in bed .