midday
You know that , do n't you ? '' And she laid her pretty little hands on the worthy woman 's portly shoulders -- `` You shall go out whenever you like -- after work , of course ! -- duty first , pleasure second ! -- and you shall even grumble , if you feel like it , -- and have your little naps when the midday meal is done with , -- Aunt Emily 's housekeeper in London used to have them , and she snored dreadfully ! the second footman -- QUITE a nice lad -- used to tickle her nose with a straw ! But I ca n't afford to keep a second footman -- one is quite enough , -- or a coachman , or a carriage ; -- besides , I would always rather ride than drive , -- and my groom , Bennett , will only want a stable-boy to help him with Cleo and Daffodil . So I hope there 'll be no one downstairs to tease you , Spruce dear , by tickling YOUR nose with a straw !