noon
She crossed the sidewalk threw the bridle rein over the horse 's neck , and swung herself gracefully into the saddle . Without so much as a glance over her shoulder , she rode off at a brisk canter in the direction of the ferry . He knew she was on her way to see Mrs. Vick . The R. F. D. postman making his rounds , came to Amos Vick 's shortly after noon that day . He volunteered a bit of information . Rosabel had given him a letter when he stopped the day before . It was addressed to Caleb Vick .