noon
`` Got them all in the forecastle , in double irons , with plenty of hard-tack and water . We need n't bother about them any more . Just keep your eyes open for a sail , or smoke on the horizon ; and if you see anything , call me . '' `` I will , '' she answered ; `` and I 'll have dinner ready at noon . '' `` That 's good . A few hours ' sleep will be enough , and then I 'll try and polish up what I once learned about wireless . And say , Florrie .