noon in late May
He shook his head at the six-pound culprit who stood before him , waggling his stumpy tail in smug satisfaction over the success of his undertaking . `` Change his name to Nimrod , Cis , '' he said gravely ; `` and send for Babe to mend her first emergency case . '' `` Where is Babe ? '' Dr. McAlister asked , one noon in late May . `` Here . '' Phebe 's voice came from the piazza outside . `` Can you ride over to Bannook Bars , this afternoon ? ''