noon
And so Rolf took the plunge that influenced his whole life . But Annette whispered gleefully and excitedly , `` May I have some of that , and that ? '' pointing to every strange food she could see , and got them all . After noon they set out on their return journey , Annette clutching her prizes , and prattling incessantly , while Rolf walked alongside , thinking deeply , replying to her chatter , but depressed by the thought of good-bye tomorrow . He was aroused at length by a scraping sound overhead and a sharp reprimand , `` Rolf , you 'll tear my new parasol , if you do n't lead the horse better . '' By two o'clock they were at Callan 's . Another hour and they had crossed the lake , and Annette , shrill with joy , was displaying her treasures to the wonder and envy of her kin .