noon
I have some sewing to do , and it will be much nicer out there than in the house . '' Mr. Randall smiled as the women came and sat down by his side . He was pleased to see his wife looking better than she had for years . The city paper , which had arrived at noon , was lying unopened on a little table by his side which Jess had placed there to hold the books and cigars which she hoped he would use . She had left him to go with John and the hired man into the hay field . She was never happier than when out in the open , and John was always delighted to have her with him . Their hearts were full of love , and the world seemed filled with peace and joy on this beautiful summer afternoon .