About noon
I understand one of the diplomatic corps , returning from the President 's matinee , spoke to an American woman , and an American man interfered . '' `` When did this happen ? '' asked Carroll . `` About noon . Inquiries are going on quietly . '' The young man directed a troubled and accusing look from his fine eyes upon Miss Brewster . `` You see , Miss Polly , '' he said , `` no lady should go about unprotected down here . ''