noon
She lay wakefully , staring through her open window at the arc lights winking in parallel rows , listening to the ceaseless hum of man 's activities . But at last she fell asleep , and dawn of a clear spring day awakened her . She ate her breakfast , and set forth on a shopping tour . To such advantage did she put two of the hundred-dollar bills that by noon she was arrayed in a semi-tailored suit of gray , spring hat , shoes , and gloves to match . She felt once more at ease , less conscious that people stared at her frayed and curious habiliments . With a complete outfit of lingerie purchased , and a trunk in which to store it forwarded to her hotel , her immediate activity was at an end , and she had time to think of her next move . And , brought face to face with that , she found herself at something of a loss .