midday
He pictured to himself with pleasure the effect it would surely produce upon his hearers . When Pete came to tell him the buggy was ready to take him to church , he got up almost cheerfully , and went out . The weather was delightful , as it is in June in that part of the Western States . From midday until about four o'clock the temperature is that of midsummer , but the air is exceedingly dry and light , and one breathes it in the morning with a sense of exhilaration . While driving to church Mr. Letgood 's spirits rose . He chatted with his servant Pete , and even took the reins once for a few hundred yards . But when they neared the church his gaiety forsook him .