noon
` She shall not have one friend the less for me . ' Fleetwood 's hand was out for a good-bye , and the hand was grasped by one who looked happy in doing it . He understood and trusted the man after that , warmed in thinking how politic his impulses could be . His intention of riding up to Croridge at noon to request his interview with Mr. Kirby-Levellier was then stated . ` The key of the position , as you said , ' Mr. Wythan remarked , not proffering an opinion of it more than was expressed by a hearty , rosy countenance , that had to win its way with the earl before excuse was found for the venturesome repetition of his phrase . Cantering back to that home of the loves of Gower Woodseer and Madge Winch , the thought of his first act of penance done , without his feeling the poorer for it , reconciled Fleetwood to the aspect of the hollow place . He could not stay beneath the roof .