noon
Cutting a couple of hickory withes , he arched them over the cart , and gathering an armful of jessamine quickly wove it into an awning to protect her from the sun . She was quieter now , and seemed to fall asleep . `` Go ter sleep , honey , '' he murmured caressingly , `` go ter sleep , an ' Frank 'll take you home ter yo ' mammy ! '' Toward noon he was met by a young white man , who peered inquisitively into the canopied cart . `` Hello ! '' exclaimed the stranger , `` who 've you got there ? '' `` A sick woman , suh . ''