noon
They had talked much beside the camp-fires , and although he was not clever , she remembered what he said . But she had something else to think about that gave her a sense of loss and a poignant melancholy . Indeed , she had forced her mind to dwell upon the other matters in order to find relief , and she was glad when Thirlwell broke the silence . `` We ought to make the Shadow by to-morrow noon , and the mine in the evening . '' `` I think we go down the Grand Rapid before we reach the mine ? '' Thirlwell made a sign of agreement , and after a moment 's hesitation she gave him a quick glance . `` I wonder if you know what day to-morrow is ?