noon
Where is it ? '' cried Dorothy , jumping up in great excitement . `` Over there a little way , '' answered the hen , nodding her head in a certain direction . `` We seem to be drifting toward it , so that before noon we ought to find ourselves upon dry land again . '' `` I shall like that ! '' said Dorothy , with a little sigh , for her feet and legs were still wetted now and then by the sea-water that came through the open slats . `` So shall I , '' answered her companion .