noon
You 're a dear , sweet , good little darling , that 's what you are . '' `` Oh , Prudence ! '' That was all Connie said , but something in her voice made Prudence hang up the receiver quickly , and cry bitterly ! That noon Prudence pronounced judgment on the sinners , but her eyes twinkled , for Carol and Lark had scolded each other roundly for giving things away ! `` Connie should have refused to obey you , '' she said gently , holding Connie in her arms . `` She knew it was wrong . But she has been punished more than enough .