about noon
He went up to the woods after breakfast , and did not come back till the evening . During breakfast Marie did not show herself at all , but remained with the children . It was not expected that she should show herself . At about noon , as soon as her uncle had started , her aunt came to her and asked her whether she was ready to see M. Urmand . ` I am ready , ' said Marie , rising from her seat , and standing upright before her aunt . ` And where will you see him , dear ? ' ` Wherever he pleases , ' said Marie , with something that was again almost savage in her voice .