noon before
Paul Singleton harked back to his earliest recollections , and with the skill of a lawyer asked questions that put Darry 's memory to a strain ; he examined the singular mark upon the boy 's arm with deepest interest and seemed impressed . `` That will undoubtedly prove one thing or the other , as soon as I can see her , '' Darry heard him say , as if to himself . Evidently Paul Singleton knew nothing of the mark and was depending upon some other party to settle the identification . It was noon before either of them realized it . Darry declared he must hurry off so as to catch the lawyer at his office and settle matters before going home . `` Hark , Darry , '' said Paul , holding his hand as they parted ; `` promise me that if there is anything else I can do to please you I 'm to know it right away . Confide in me , my boy .