midday
Presently , in the shelter of the boats , we fitted ourselves out afresh from the courtman 's chest , and felt more like ourselves again . We set the mail we needed no longer for the time in the chest , and that done , longed for the wind which did not come . It was breathless . The awning grew stifling , and Gerda left it for our midday meal , coming to the after deck , and sitting there with us . Presently she looked at our dress and smiled , jesting a little . Then she set her hand on the little chest of gold which stood on the deck by her and opened it . `` I am going to ask you to wear some of these things , '' she said , half shyly .