midday
My name is Allan Quatermain and I am making a journey of exploration , to find out about the country beyond , you know . '' `` Yes , I will go to wake him . He is asleep . Everyone sleeps here at midday -- except me , '' she said with another sigh . `` Why do you not follow their example ? '' I asked jocosely , for this young woman puzzled me and I wanted to find out about her . `` Because I sleep little , sir , who think too much .