midday
A few moments later Loupart entered Father Korn 's saloon . Having set forth his plans to that worthy , the latter proceeded to demolish them . `` You ca n't do anything to-day , so there 's no use trying . You 'll have to wait till to-morrow at midday , the proper visiting hour . '' Loupart recognised the truth of the publican 's assertion and , calling for writing paper , sat down and scrawled a letter to his mistress . `` Motor , '' he cried to the cripple who was still at Mother Toulouche 's basket , `` tumble along with this note to Lâriboisière ; look sharp , and when you get back I 'll stand you a glass . '' As the cripple hurried away he was all but knocked down by a newsboy , running and shouting : `` Extra !