about noon
He has made quite a bit of money . '' Chilian thought he would be a lad fully worth helping , and made a mental note of it . He liked the mother . It was settled that they would reach Salem about noon in the stage , the only mode of conveyance , and they parted with a pleased friendliness . Chilian rehearsed the interview at home to the great delight of the household . Indeed , he had been very well pleased with the prospective visitors and he felt rather thankful for the respite from the shadow the coming event was casting . A little girl !