about noon
Katherine carried it to him herself . He took very little notice of her , but said he would get up presently and hear the papers read . When she came back with some jelly , for which she had sent to the nearest confectioner , he ate it without comment , and told her she might go . It was a miserable morning , but about noon , to her great delight , she saw Mr. Newton opening the garden gate . She flew to admit him . `` I am so thankful you have come ! '' `` How is Mr. Liddell ? ''