midday
_ El Sombrero _ should be enough for my greatest dreams of wealth , '' declared Don Luis , closing his eyes dreamily . Then the car stopped before the house . Don Luis alighted , Tom and Harry at his heels . A servant appeared at the entrance to the court and informed him that the midday meal was ready to serve . `` We will go to the table , then , '' exclaimed the Mexican . `` After having luncheon we shall be ready for an afternoon of hard work . '' No sooner had the young engineers slipped into their seats at table than Nicolas appeared behind their chairs .