noon
Grub . That 's the first thing . After that we can make fresh plans . It 's noon now , and we can do nothing while we 're hungry . Besides -- well , to tell the truth , I 'm feeling a little tired . '' `` I , too , '' responded Alf , with a faint smile . `` I did n't want to say so while I thought you wished to go on -- '' `` Just my own idea , '' Bob returned , with a slight laugh , as he lowered himself to a soft place under the shadow of a large maple .