noon
The ranger 's cabin , so far from being an end of their compromising intimacy , had added and was still adding to the weight of evidence against them both . The presence of the ranger or the Supervisor himself could not now save Berea from the gossips . She brought his breakfast to him , and sat beside him while he ate , chatting the while of their good fortune . `` It is glorious outside , and I am sure daddy will get across to-day , and Tony is certain to turn up before noon . He probably went down to Coal City to get his mail . '' `` I must get up at once , '' he said , in a panic of fear and shame . `` The Supervisor must not find me laid out on my back .