noon
The Madonna-like purity of her face might have been inspired by the Sanctus in Gounod 's Mass. . But I was always glad when she changed that mood for what we called her `` April Manoeuvres . '' She was often as variable as an April day . In the morning grave , dignified and sweet , at noon laughing , capricious , at evening whatever one least expected . I preferred her so rather than in that Madonna-like tranquillity which stirred the depths of my heart . I was dreaming of Geneviève when he spoke again . `` What do you think of my discovery , Alec ? ''