noon
`` Yes , there 's a wide yellow beach running into the ocean where you can dig and build castles all day , '' said Mrs. Bartlett . `` Oh , my cup is full and runneth over , '' said Suzanna solemnly . The train swept on through small towns and the children 's delight and amazement increased . And when at noon the climax came , and they all went forward into the dining-car , they were one and all silent . No words great enough were in their vocabulary to express this moment . Said Mr. Bartlett when they were all seated : `` Now , children , you may order just exactly what you 'd like . You first , Suzanna . ''