morning, noon
He excused himself by the necessity of burying himself deeper in his books on Teuton origins and traits . In a brief week the Buchers had forgotten him . All was Herr Deming -- the wonderful Herr Deming -- the fortunate youth who was bringing the witchery of good luck into the drab home . It was Herr Deming morning , noon and night . There were theater parties , suppers on Brühl Terrace , plans for the next dance . Jim spread it on thick , and the dutiful , docile Elsa was swept along with the rest , although with a reserve in evocation as became the modesty of a maiden who was manifestly the pivotal center of all this vertiginous attraction and activity . The Buchers suddenly evinced a great and favorable curiosity about America .