noon
Well , you can just help me bail out this water -- that 's flat . Wring out that pesky wash and spread it on the grass to dry . Then each of you take one of those lard pails , and set to work . '' Two subdued little boys went in to dinner that noon . Afterward Aunt Polly announced that she was going over to town . `` I have to drive Nelly Bly , '' she told them , `` and as I could n't take but one , I do n't think it is fair to take any of you . As soon as the car is fixed , we 'll have a long drive . ''