nearly noon
He seemed to promise that , as he seemed to promise other things , partly by his answering smile , partly by the inexplicable current of persuasion pouring from him . He rose . `` Now , '' he said , `` I must go . It is nearly noon . '' `` You wo n't stay to luncheon ? '' `` Wo n't the others be here ? '' `` My grandmother and Mr. Stark . ''