noon sun
Now , let 's just come out and take one race to the corner and back ; I 've been proper as long as I can , and I must do something to let off steam . He 's all out of the way and wo n't see me . Come on ! '' And away they went , racing down the street in the warm noon sun . After his quiet talk with his aunt , who had gone with him to lead the way to his room , Charlie no longer felt any doubt of his welcome . Mrs. Burnam was so like his father in her manner , so bright and brisk , yet so gentle , that her nephew felt at ease with her at once . There had been something indescribably motherly in her face , as she sat down on the edge of the bed , and , taking his hand , drew him down at her side , while she questioned him about his journey , and the friends he had left behind him .