noon
On the Thursday in question Robert called up from the Auditorium to remind him of the engagement . Lester listened curiously to the sound of his voice . `` All right , '' he said , `` I 'll be with you . '' At noon he went down-town , and there , within the exclusive precincts of the Union Club , the two brothers met and looked at each other again . Robert was thinner than when Lester had seen him last , and a little grayer . His eyes were bright and steely , but there were crow 's - feet on either side . His manner was quick , keen , dynamic .