noon
Did this policeman not know Judge Long ? He sat under a tree , and the policeman walked a few paces away to turn anon and survey the waiting pilgrim . When the doors opened he entered . The President would not come for another hour ; he would be busy -- possibly he might see him by noon -- provided he had credentials . With a sigh he sank into a chair and was soon asleep . `` Come -- this is no cheap lodging house ! '' The greeting was shaken into him by a clerk with hair parted in the middle , who disdainfully surveyed the sleeper 's attire .