noon on Saturday
What difference did it make how late it was ? By no possibility could Lloyd appear on the morning stage ; unless , yes , it _ was _ possible ; Mr. Raynor might have telegraphed him . No ; Mr. Raynor had never recognized the situation . Lloyd could not reach her until noon on Saturday ; he could only telegraph . She sighed and resigned herself to facts , drinking the coffee Sarah brought her , and asking whether David was all right . `` Poor darling , having his breakfast all alone , '' she said . Then she looked at the clock ; Lloyd 's despatch could hardly arrive for another hour .