noon
They walked briskly , the lean engineer setting a pace that kept the other stumping hurriedly beside him . Abreast of the mill they approached a new-looking , long , low building . It was single storied and lumber built , with a succession of many windows down its length . The hour was noon . And men were hurrying towards its entrance from every direction . Bat watched interestedly . `` They seem mighty keen for their new playground , '' he said at last , with a quick nod in the direction of the recreation house .