noon
Such fears did not last long . Her joy was too bold to be afraid of tangible things . So overwhelming was her happiness that her only fear was lest she might awake at some moment and find that she was asleep now , and everything had been a dream . That was Friday , and towards noon word came from Kirk Michael that the Deemster had died on the afternoon of the day before . `` Then they ought to put Philip Christian in his place , '' she said promptly ; `` I 'm sure no one deserves it better . '' They had been talking in low tones in the kitchen with their backs to her , but faced about with looks of astonishment . `` Sakes alive , Kirry , '' cried Nancy , `` is it yourself it was ?