noon
`` Now , Molly , '' Polly cautioned her ; `` remember we are n't going to tell that we are housekeeping . '' `` What have you been doing with yourselves ? '' inquired Alan , as he sat down on the step below them and pulled his soft hat forward , to keep the dazzling sun out of his eyes . `` I came here just before noon , but I could n't start up anybody . Where were you ? '' `` How strange we did n't hear you ! '' said Molly innocently .