noon
`` You do n't happen to have any lunch in that box , do you , that you would be willing to sell me ? '' asked the stranger . `` I did n't have time to get any before I started . In fact , I came mighty near losing the train as it was , and there wo n't be any station where I can get anything before noon . '' `` Why , yes , '' replied Bob ; `` that is , I have some lunch . But I wo n't sell it to you . You are welcome to some of it , if you would like it . ''