noon
He had an almost animal sense of well being . His decision to go back to Washington , which had seemed so final last night , was fading under the Dubbinville spell . After breakfast he walked down to the station and inquired about Milwaukee-bound trains . `` There 's one due at noon , '' the agent told him . `` Stops on signal . You want me to stop it ? '' `` That 's kind of early , '' Doak said .